Tower 1271293 — Fort Bassinger, FL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1271293 — tower (type not specified) near Fort Bassinger, 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 1271293 is a 65 m (212 ft) tower near Fort Bassinger, Okeechobee County, Florida. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 30, 1991, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on May 18, 2011. It is registered to South Florida Water Management District, which holds 46 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1271293 |
| Unique system identifier | 2670640 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 30, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Dec 30, 2013 |
| Date dismantled | May 18, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-ASO-5672-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
South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL · FRN 0001800713
Holds 46 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- On Kissimmee River 4 mi SE of SR 700
- City
- Fort Bassinger
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 34972
- County
- Okeechobee County
- County FIPS
- 12093
- Coordinates
- 27.31369, -81.02550
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1271293 compared with others?
At 65 m, structure 1271293 is about 19% below the 80 m average across the 58 structures registered in Okeechobee County. It is roughly in line with the Florida average of 68 m across 10,196 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 15% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 65 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 11 m, which puts the top of the structure 75 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1271293, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fort Bassinger in Okeechobee County, Florida, at coordinates 27.31369, -81.02550, with the site address filed as "On Kissimmee River 4 mi SE of SR 700". Okeechobee County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 48th-largest count among the 67 Florida counties with registrations, and 42 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 Sebring, FL · 1056777, a guyed tower at 152 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1271293 on Dec 30, 2013. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 754 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1271293?
The FCC record lists South Florida Water Management District of West Palm Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001800713. Across the registry it holds 46 structure registrations, the 370th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 46 in Florida. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (28 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-ASO-5672-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 1271293?
Its registered overall height above ground is 65 m (212 ft), and 75 m (247 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1271293?
The registered owner is South Florida Water Management District, which holds 46 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1271293?
It is located near Fort Bassinger, Okeechobee County, Florida at On Kissimmee River 4 mi SE of SR 700 (27.31369, -81.02550). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 30, 1991.
What type of structure is 1271293?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Okeechobee County, FL?
Okeechobee County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 42 of them constructed — the 48th-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 1271293, Fort Bassinger, Okeechobee County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/fort-bassinger-1271293 (data as of October 20, 2026).