Lattice tower 1212453 — Jekyll Island, GA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212453 — lattice tower near Jekyll Island, Georgia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212453 is a 41 m (133 ft) lattice tower near Jekyll Island, Glynn County, Georgia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 5, 1978. It is registered to BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 147 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1212453 |
| Unique system identifier | 2609607 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 5, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-ASO-28635-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC.
Plano, TX · FRN 0001857952
Holds 147 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 320 CAPTAIN WYLLY ROAD
- City
- Jekyll Island
- State
- Georgia
- ZIP
- 31527
- County
- Glynn County
- County FIPS
- 13127
- Coordinates
- 31.06800, -81.41564
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1212453 compared with others?
At 41 m, structure 1212453 is about 42% below the 70 m average across the 88 structures registered in Glynn County. It is about half of the Georgia average of 78 m across 7,807 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 44% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 41 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 3 m, which puts the top of the structure 43 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1212453, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Jekyll Island in Glynn County, Georgia, at coordinates 31.06800, -81.41564, with the site address filed as "320 CAPTAIN WYLLY ROAD". Glynn County has 88 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 17th-largest count among the 159 Georgia counties with registrations, and 61 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 Kingsland, GA · 1027315, a guyed tower at 460 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 1212453 on Sep 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,727 in Georgia.
Who owns antenna structure 1212453?
The FCC record lists BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC. of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001857952. Across the registry it holds 147 structure registrations, the 143rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 12 in Georgia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (57 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-ASO-28635-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1212453?
Its registered overall height above ground is 41 m (133 ft), and 43 m (142 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1212453?
The registered owner is BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 147 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1212453?
It is located near Jekyll Island, Glynn County, Georgia at 320 CAPTAIN WYLLY ROAD (31.06800, -81.41564). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 5, 1978.
What type of structure is 1212453?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Glynn County, GA?
Glynn County has 88 FCC-registered antenna structures, 61 of them constructed — the 17th-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 1212453, Jekyll Island, Glynn County, Georgia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/georgia/jekyll-island-1212453 (data as of October 13, 2026).