Lattice tower 1288597 — Defuniak Springs, FL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288597 — lattice tower near Defuniak Springs, Florida. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288597 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Defuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 7, 2014. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1288597 |
| Unique system identifier | 2688026 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 7, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-ASO-2214-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 173 County Highway 2-A
- City
- Defuniak Springs
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32433
- County
- Walton County
- County FIPS
- 12131
- Coordinates
- 30.85203, -86.24964
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1288597 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1288597 is roughly in line with the 84 m average across the 124 structures registered in Walton County. It is about 16% above the Florida average of 68 m across 10,196 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 73 m, which puts the top of the structure 152 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1288597, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Defuniak Springs in Walton County, Florida, at coordinates 30.85203, -86.24964, with the site address filed as "173 County Highway 2-A". Walton County has 124 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 67 Florida counties with registrations, and 70 of them are marked constructed. Florida as a whole has 10,196 registrations, the 3rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Geneva, AL · 1036594, a structure at 265 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1288597 on Feb 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,660 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1288597?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 323 in Florida. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-ASO-2214-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1288597?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 152 m (498 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1288597?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1288597?
It is located near Defuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida at 173 County Highway 2-A (30.85203, -86.24964). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 7, 2014.
What type of structure is 1288597?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Walton County, FL?
Walton County has 124 FCC-registered antenna structures, 70 of them constructed — the 29th-largest count among 67 counties in Florida.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1288597, Defuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/defuniak-springs-1288597 (data as of October 20, 2026).