Guyed tower 1028278 — Atlanta, GA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028278 — guyed tower near Atlanta, Georgia. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028278 is a 324 m (1,062 ft) guyed tower near Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Oct 1, 1986. It is registered to Board of Education of the City of Atlanta, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1028278 |
| Unique system identifier | 102255 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 1, 1986 |
| Registration issued | May 25, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ASO-19270-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 7, 15 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
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
Board of Education of the City of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0006848592
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1610 NEW STREET
- City
- Atlanta
- State
- Georgia
- ZIP
- 30307
- County
- DeKalb County
- County FIPS
- 13089
- Coordinates
- 33.75917, -84.33472
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Guyed tower · Constructed
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Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1028278 compared with others?
At 324 m, structure 1028278 is about 5.1 times the 64 m average across the 243 structures registered in DeKalb County. It is about 4.1 times the Georgia average of 78 m across 7,807 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 3.0 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 306 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 324 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 302 m, which puts the top of the structure 626 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1028278, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia, at coordinates 33.75917, -84.33472, with the site address filed as "1610 NEW STREET". DeKalb County has 243 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 159 Georgia counties with registrations, and 176 of them are marked constructed. Georgia as a whole has 7,807 registrations, the 5th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Atlanta, GA · 1219417, a tower at 361 m (canceled).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1028278 on May 25, 2021. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 794 in Georgia.
Who owns antenna structure 1028278?
The FCC record lists Board of Education of the City of Atlanta of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006848592. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Georgia. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ASO-19270-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 7, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1028278?
Its registered overall height above ground is 324 m (1,062 ft), and 626 m (2,052 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1028278?
The registered owner is Board of Education of the City of Atlanta, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1028278?
It is located near Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia at 1610 NEW STREET (33.75917, -84.33472). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Oct 1, 1986.
What type of structure is 1028278?
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 DeKalb County, GA?
DeKalb County has 243 FCC-registered antenna structures, 176 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 159 counties in Georgia.
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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 1028278, Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/georgia/atlanta-1028278 (data as of October 13, 2026).