Lattice tower 1286969 — Sopchoppy, FL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286969 — lattice tower near Sopchoppy, Florida. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286969 is a 95 m (310 ft) lattice tower near Sopchoppy, Wakulla County, Florida. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 31, 2013. It is registered to FLORIDA, STATE OF, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286969 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686397 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Feb 24, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ASO-9383-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
Tallahassee, FL · FRN 0004575346
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2984 Smith Creek Road
- City
- Sopchoppy
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32358
- County
- Wakulla County
- County FIPS
- 12129
- Coordinates
- 30.18761, -84.65686
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286969 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1286969 is roughly in line with the 92 m average across the 47 structures registered in Wakulla County. It is about 39% above the Florida average of 68 m across 10,193 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 21 m, which puts the top of the structure 116 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286969, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sopchoppy in Wakulla County, Florida, at coordinates 30.18761, -84.65686, with the site address filed as "2984 Smith Creek Road". Wakulla County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 51st-largest count among the 67 Florida counties with registrations, and 35 of them are marked constructed. Florida as a whole has 10,193 registrations, the 3rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Bradfordville, FL · 1049470, a tower at 259 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 1286969 on Feb 24, 2026. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 6,659 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1286969?
The FCC record lists FLORIDA, STATE OF of Tallahassee, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004575346. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 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 2012-ASO-9383-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 1286969?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (310 ft), and 116 m (379 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286969?
The registered owner is FLORIDA, STATE OF, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286969?
It is located near Sopchoppy, Wakulla County, Florida at 2984 Smith Creek Road (30.18761, -84.65686). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 31, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286969?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wakulla County, FL?
Wakulla County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, 35 of them constructed — the 51st-largest count among 67 counties in Florida.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286969, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1286969, Sopchoppy, Wakulla County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/sopchoppy-1286969 (data as of October 6, 2026).