Tower 1030502 — Bradenton, FL
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1030502 — tower (type not specified) near Bradenton, Florida. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1030502 is a 194 m (635 ft) tower near Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1972. It is registered to NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1030502 |
| Unique system identifier | 102588 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1972 |
| Registration issued | Oct 1, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 72-ASO-1779-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1B |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Maitland, FL
Location
- Address
- OFF 13TH AVENUE NEAR 27TH
- City
- Bradenton
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 34208
- County
- Manatee County
- County FIPS
- 12081
- Coordinates
- 27.48583, -82.53306
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1030502 compared with others?
At 194 m, structure 1030502 is about 2.8 times the 70 m average across the 146 structures registered in Manatee County. It is about 2.8 times the Florida average of 68 m across 10,195 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 2.5 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 189 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 194 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 3 m, which puts the top of the structure 197 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1030502, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bradenton in Manatee County, Florida, at coordinates 27.48583, -82.53306, with the site address filed as "OFF 13TH AVENUE NEAR 27TH". Manatee County has 146 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 23rd-largest count among the 67 Florida counties with registrations, and 81 of them are marked constructed. Florida as a whole has 10,195 registrations, the 3rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Fruitville Park, FL · 1029633, a guyed tower at 508 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1030502 on Oct 1, 1997. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 494 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1030502?
The FCC record lists NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. of Maitland, FL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 72-ASO-1779-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1B, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1030502?
Its registered overall height above ground is 194 m (635 ft), and 197 m (645 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1030502?
The registered owner is NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC..
Where is antenna structure 1030502?
It is located near Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida at OFF 13TH AVENUE NEAR 27TH (27.48583, -82.53306). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1972.
What type of structure is 1030502?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Manatee County, FL?
Manatee County has 146 FCC-registered antenna structures, 81 of them constructed — the 23rd-largest count among 67 counties in Florida.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1030502, Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/bradenton-1030502 (data as of October 13, 2026).