Guyed tower 1020483 — Punta Gorda, FL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1020483 — guyed tower near Punta Gorda, Florida. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1020483 is a 285 m (935 ft) guyed tower near Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 1, 1982. It is registered to FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1020483 |
| Unique system identifier | 122564 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 1, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Oct 19, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASO-20973-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
Fort Myers, FL · FRN 0001735646
Location
- Address
- 11751 SR-31
- City
- Punta Gorda
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 33982
- County
- Charlotte County
- County FIPS
- 12015
- Coordinates
- 26.81528, -81.76167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1020483 compared with others?
At 285 m, structure 1020483 is about 3.3 times the 87 m average across the 129 structures registered in Charlotte County. It is about 4.2 times the Florida average of 68 m across 10,195 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 2.7 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 284 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 285 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 9 m, which puts the top of the structure 294 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1020483, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Punta Gorda in Charlotte County, Florida, at coordinates 26.81528, -81.76167, with the site address filed as "11751 SR-31". Charlotte County has 129 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-largest count among the 67 Florida counties with registrations, and 87 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 Punta Gorda, FL · 1019724, a guyed tower at 463 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 1020483 on Oct 19, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,657 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1020483?
The FCC record lists FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY of Fort Myers, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001735646.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASO-20973-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1020483?
Its registered overall height above ground is 285 m (935 ft), and 294 m (965 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1020483?
The registered owner is FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY.
Where is antenna structure 1020483?
It is located near Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida at 11751 SR-31 (26.81528, -81.76167). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 1, 1982.
What type of structure is 1020483?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Charlotte County, FL?
Charlotte County has 129 FCC-registered antenna structures, 87 of them constructed — the 27th-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 1020483, Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/punta-gorda-1020483 (data as of October 13, 2026).