Tower 1003061 — Tarpon Springs, FL
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003061 — tower (type not specified) near Tarpon Springs, 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 1003061 is a 81 m (265 ft) tower near Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, Florida. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Jan 9, 1997, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 17, 2009. It is registered to Nextel South Corp., which holds 367 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003061 |
| Unique system identifier | 108939 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 9, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Jun 18, 2009 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 17, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-ASO-2366-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 6, 8, 13 |
| 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
Reston, VA · FRN 0001835479
Holds 367 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 42160 US 19 N
- City
- Tarpon Springs
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 34689
- County
- Pinellas County
- County FIPS
- 12103
- Coordinates
- 28.15444, -82.74083
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Lattice tower · Constructed
- Hudson, FL · 1030499197 m
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
How tall is structure 1003061 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1003061 is about 43% above the 57 m average across the 298 structures registered in Pinellas County. It is about 19% above the Florida average of 68 m across 10,196 registrations. Among the 75,198 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 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 4 m, which puts the top of the structure 85 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003061, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tarpon Springs in Pinellas County, Florida, at coordinates 28.15444, -82.74083, with the site address filed as "42160 US 19 N". Pinellas County has 298 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 67 Florida counties with registrations, and 186 of them are marked constructed. Florida as a whole has 10,196 registrations, the 3rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Holiday, FL · 1027755, a tower at 469 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1003061 on Jun 18, 2009. Nationally, 8,911 of the 197,833 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 494 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1003061?
The FCC record lists Nextel South Corp. of Reston, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001835479. Across the registry it holds 367 structure registrations, the 68th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 125 in Florida. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (286 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-ASO-2366-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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, 5, 6, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003061?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 85 m (279 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003061?
The registered owner is Nextel South Corp., which holds 367 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003061?
It is located near Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, Florida at 42160 US 19 N (28.15444, -82.74083). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Jan 9, 1997.
What type of structure is 1003061?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Pinellas County, FL?
Pinellas County has 298 FCC-registered antenna structures, 186 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 67 counties in Florida.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1003061, Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/tarpon-springs-1003061 (data as of October 20, 2026).