Tower 1029807 — Gainesville, FL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029807 — tower (type not specified) near Gainesville, 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 1029807 is a 257 m (844 ft) tower near Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 28, 2005. It is registered to Board of Trustees, University of Florida, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029807 |
| Unique system identifier | 129894 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 28, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Jan 20, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASO-664-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1F |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Board of Trustees, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · FRN 0005428354
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4732 NW 53RD AVE
- City
- Gainesville
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32653
- County
- Alachua County
- County FIPS
- 12001
- Coordinates
- 29.70969, -82.39428
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1029807 compared with others?
At 257 m, structure 1029807 is about 3.1 times the 82 m average across the 161 structures registered in Alachua County. It is about 3.8 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 3.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 238 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 257 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 55 m, which puts the top of the structure 312 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029807, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida, at coordinates 29.70969, -82.39428, with the site address filed as "4732 NW 53RD AVE". Alachua County has 161 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 19th-largest count among the 67 Florida counties with registrations, and 109 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 Wacahoota, FL · 1035360, a tower at 300 m (constructed).
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 1029807 on Jan 20, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,657 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1029807?
The FCC record lists Board of Trustees, University of Florida of Gainesville, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005428354. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Florida. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASO-664-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1F, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1029807?
Its registered overall height above ground is 257 m (844 ft), and 312 m (1,024 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029807?
The registered owner is Board of Trustees, University of Florida, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1029807?
It is located near Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida at 4732 NW 53RD AVE (29.70969, -82.39428). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 28, 2005.
What type of structure is 1029807?
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 Alachua County, FL?
Alachua County has 161 FCC-registered antenna structures, 109 of them constructed — the 19th-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 1029807, Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/gainesville-1029807 (data as of October 13, 2026).