Tower 1030486 — Gainesville, FL
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1030486 — 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 1030486 is a 131 m (430 ft) tower near Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1970, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 15, 2000. It is registered to GILLEN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1030486 |
| Unique system identifier | 130457 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1970 |
| Registration issued | Jul 16, 2001 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 15, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-ASO-0205-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
GILLEN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Gainesville, FL · FRN 0006153977
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 7120 SW 24TH AVE
- City
- Gainesville
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32607
- County
- Alachua County
- County FIPS
- 12001
- Coordinates
- 29.63139, -82.41861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1030486 compared with others?
At 131 m, structure 1030486 is about 60% above the 82 m average across the 161 structures registered in Alachua County. It is about twice 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 72% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 25 m, which puts the top of the structure 156 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1030486, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida, at coordinates 29.63139, -82.41861, with the site address filed as "7120 SW 24TH 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 Ocala, FL · 1036814, a tower at 417 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 1030486 on Jul 16, 2001. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 754 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1030486?
The FCC record lists GILLEN BROADCASTING CORPORATION of Gainesville, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006153977. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Florida. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-ASO-0205-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1030486?
Its registered overall height above ground is 131 m (430 ft), and 156 m (511 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1030486?
The registered owner is GILLEN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1030486?
It is located near Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida at 7120 SW 24TH AVE (29.63139, -82.41861). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1970.
What type of structure is 1030486?
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 1030486, Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/gainesville-1030486 (data as of October 13, 2026).