Lattice tower 1044042 — Ashland, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044042 — lattice tower near Ashland, Kentucky. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044042 is a 132 m (431 ft) lattice tower near Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 26, 2019. It is registered to KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA WKAS, which holds 28 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044042 |
| Unique system identifier | 606996 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Aug 23, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-ASO-22087-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA WKAS
Lexington, KY · FRN 0001790583
Holds 28 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- DE BORD ST
- City
- Ashland
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 41101
- County
- Boyd County
- County FIPS
- 21019
- Coordinates
- 38.46222, -82.62000
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1044042 compared with others?
At 132 m, structure 1044042 is about 76% above the 75 m average across the 33 structures registered in Boyd County. It is about 64% above the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 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 81% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 113 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 132 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 246 m, which puts the top of the structure 377 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044042, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ashland in Boyd County, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.46222, -82.62000, with the site address filed as "DE BORD ST". Boyd County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 33rd-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 27 of them are marked constructed. Kentucky as a whole has 3,686 registrations, the 25th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Southshore, KY · 1249838, a tower at 372 m (canceled).
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 1044042 on Aug 23, 2018. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1044042?
The FCC record lists KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA WKAS of Lexington, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001790583. Across the registry it holds 28 structure registrations, including 27 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (14 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-ASO-22087-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1044042?
Its registered overall height above ground is 132 m (431 ft), and 377 m (1,238 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044042?
The registered owner is KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA WKAS, which holds 28 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044042?
It is located near Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky at DE BORD ST (38.46222, -82.62000). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 26, 2019.
What type of structure is 1044042?
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 Boyd County, KY?
Boyd County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 33rd-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044042, weekly bulk file.
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 1044042, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/ashland-1044042 (data as of October 13, 2026).