Guyed tower 1239379 — Burgin, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1239379 — guyed tower near Burgin, Kentucky. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1239379 is a 120 m (395 ft) guyed tower near Burgin, Mercer County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 31, 2020. It is registered to Kentucky Utilities Company, which holds 22 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1239379 |
| Unique system identifier | 2637863 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Registration issued | May 26, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ASO-1621-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Louisville, KY · FRN 0001794403
Holds 22 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 600 Ft. N of HWY KY 342 0.7 Miles WNW of Dix Dam
- City
- Burgin
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40330
- County
- Mercer County
- County FIPS
- 21167
- Coordinates
- 37.79167, -84.71556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1239379 compared with others?
At 120 m, structure 1239379 is about 31% above the 92 m average across the 21 structures registered in Mercer County. It is about 50% above the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 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 13% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 116 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 120 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 280 m, which puts the top of the structure 401 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1239379, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Burgin in Mercer County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.79167, -84.71556, with the site address filed as "600 Ft. N of HWY KY 342 0.7 Miles WNW of Dix Dam". Mercer County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 70th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 15 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 Clays Ferry, KY · 1240955, a tower at 353 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 1239379 on May 26, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1239379?
The FCC record lists Kentucky Utilities Company of Louisville, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001794403. Across the registry it holds 22 structure registrations, including 22 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (11 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-ASO-1621-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1239379?
Its registered overall height above ground is 120 m (395 ft), and 401 m (1,315 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1239379?
The registered owner is Kentucky Utilities Company, which holds 22 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1239379?
It is located near Burgin, Mercer County, Kentucky at 600 Ft. N of HWY KY 342 0.7 Miles WNW of Dix Dam (37.79167, -84.71556). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 31, 2020.
What type of structure is 1239379?
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 Mercer County, KY?
Mercer County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 70th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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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 1239379, Burgin, Mercer County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/burgin-1239379 (data as of October 13, 2026).