Tower 1221243 — Kekaha, HI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1221243 — tower (type not specified) near Kekaha, Hawaii. 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 1221243 is a 44 m (144 ft) tower near Kekaha, Kauai County, Hawaii. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 30, 1998. It is registered to County of Kauai, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1221243 |
| Unique system identifier | 2618949 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 30, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Jan 4, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AWP-1974-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
Lihue, HI · FRN 0001513498
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Pacific Missle Range Facilities
- City
- Kekaha
- State
- Hawaii
- ZIP
- 96752
- County
- Kauai County
- County FIPS
- 15007
- Coordinates
- 22.00631, -159.77275
Within ~40 km
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- Lihue, HI · 1049182124 m
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
How tall is structure 1221243 compared with others?
At 44 m, structure 1221243 is about 21% above the 36 m average across the 47 structures registered in Kauai County. It is about 22% above the Hawaii average of 36 m across 533 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 43% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 41 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 44 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 6 m, which puts the top of the structure 49 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1221243, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kekaha in Kauai County, Hawaii, at coordinates 22.00631, -159.77275, with the site address filed as "Pacific Missle Range Facilities". Kauai County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 4 Hawaii counties with registrations, and 29 of them are marked constructed. Hawaii as a whole has 533 registrations, the 47th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Lihue, HI · 1049182, a lattice tower at 124 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 1221243 on Jan 4, 2001. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 295 in Hawaii.
Who owns antenna structure 1221243?
The FCC record lists County of Kauai of Lihue, HI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001513498. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Hawaii. 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 98-AWP-1974-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 1221243?
Its registered overall height above ground is 44 m (144 ft), and 49 m (162 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1221243?
The registered owner is County of Kauai, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1221243?
It is located near Kekaha, Kauai County, Hawaii at Pacific Missle Range Facilities (22.00631, -159.77275). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 30, 1998.
What type of structure is 1221243?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kauai County, HI?
Kauai County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 4 counties in Hawaii.
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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 1221243, Kekaha, Kauai County, Hawaii”, https://towercensus.com/towers/hawaii/kekaha-1221243 (data as of October 13, 2026).