Tower 1038765 — West Bay, FL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038765 — tower (type not specified) near West Bay, 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 1038765 is a 149 m (489 ft) tower near West Bay, Bay County, Florida. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1987. It is registered to WFSU / WFSG--TV, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1038765 |
| Unique system identifier | 602943 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Mar 2, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASO-2299-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Tallahassee, FL · FRN 0001810977
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- STEELFIELD ROAD; 5.2 MILES NW OF
- City
- West Bay
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32437
- County
- Bay County
- County FIPS
- 12005
- Coordinates
- 30.36750, -85.92444
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1038765 compared with others?
At 149 m, structure 1038765 is about twice the 68 m average across the 219 structures registered in Bay County. It is about twice the Florida average of 68 m across 10,193 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 135 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 149 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 20 m, which puts the top of the structure 169 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1038765, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Bay in Bay County, Florida, at coordinates 30.36750, -85.92444, with the site address filed as "STEELFIELD ROAD; 5.2 MILES NW OF". Bay County has 219 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 67 Florida counties with registrations, and 144 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 Youngstown, FL · 1030678, a tower at 231 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 1038765 on Mar 2, 1998. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 6,659 in Florida.
Who owns antenna structure 1038765?
The FCC record lists WFSU / WFSG--TV of Tallahassee, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001810977. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Florida. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASO-2299-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1038765?
Its registered overall height above ground is 149 m (489 ft), and 169 m (554 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1038765?
The registered owner is WFSU / WFSG--TV, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1038765?
It is located near West Bay, Bay County, Florida at STEELFIELD ROAD; 5.2 MILES NW OF (30.36750, -85.92444). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1987.
What type of structure is 1038765?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bay County, FL?
Bay County has 219 FCC-registered antenna structures, 144 of them constructed — the 14th-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 1038765, West Bay, Bay County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/west-bay-1038765 (data as of October 13, 2026).