Guyed tower 1242980 — Punta Gorda, FL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242980 — 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 1242980 is a 127 m (416 ft) guyed tower near Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 28, 2004. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242980 |
| Unique system identifier | 2642004 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Aug 5, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ASO-43614-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5400 Bronco Road (229870 / Bermont)
- City
- Punta Gorda
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 33982
- County
- Charlotte County
- County FIPS
- 12015
- Coordinates
- 26.95347, -81.88428
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1242980 compared with others?
At 127 m, structure 1242980 is about 47% above the 87 m average across the 129 structures registered in Charlotte County. It is about 86% above 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 19% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 123 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 127 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 9 m, which puts the top of the structure 136 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242980, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Punta Gorda in Charlotte County, Florida, at coordinates 26.95347, -81.88428, with the site address filed as "5400 Bronco Road (229870 / Bermont)". 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 · 1319288, a guyed tower at 463 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 1242980 on Aug 5, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,657 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1242980?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 1,132 in Florida. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ASO-43614-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 1242980?
Its registered overall height above ground is 127 m (416 ft), and 136 m (446 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242980?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1242980?
It is located near Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida at 5400 Bronco Road (229870 / Bermont) (26.95347, -81.88428). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 28, 2004.
What type of structure is 1242980?
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 1242980, Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/punta-gorda-1242980 (data as of October 13, 2026).