Tower 1208171 — Lake Butler, FL
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208171 — tower (type not specified) near Lake Butler, 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 1208171 is a 76 m (248 ft) tower near Lake Butler, Union County, Florida. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1208171 |
| Unique system identifier | 2605121 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jan 5, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 72-SO-2236-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER
Lake Butler, FL · FRN 0001801547
Location
- Address
- RAMADAN HAND INSITITUTE, LAKE BUTLER HOSPITAL, 850 E MAIN ST
- City
- Lake Butler
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32054
- County
- Union County
- County FIPS
- 12125
- Coordinates
- 30.02278, -82.32750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1208171 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1208171 is about 24% below the 100 m average across the 18 structures registered in Union County. It is about 11% above 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 66 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 41 m, which puts the top of the structure 117 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1208171, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lake Butler in Union County, Florida, at coordinates 30.02278, -82.32750, with the site address filed as "RAMADAN HAND INSITITUTE, LAKE BUTLER HOSPITAL, 850 E MAIN ST". Union County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 65th-largest count among the 67 Florida counties with registrations, and 13 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 Newberry, FL · 1242355, a guyed tower at 292 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1208171 on Jan 5, 2000. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 1,320 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1208171?
The FCC record lists UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER of Lake Butler, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001801547.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 72-SO-2236-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1208171?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (248 ft), and 117 m (383 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1208171?
The registered owner is UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER.
Where is antenna structure 1208171?
It is located near Lake Butler, Union County, Florida at RAMADAN HAND INSITITUTE, LAKE BUTLER HOSPITAL, 850 E MAIN ST (30.02278, -82.32750). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1208171?
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 Union County, FL?
Union County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 65th-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 1208171, Lake Butler, Union County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/lake-butler-1208171 (data as of October 13, 2026).