Tower 1270631 — Corbin, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1270631 — tower (type not specified) near Corbin, Kentucky. 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 1270631 is a 72 m (235 ft) tower near Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 17, 2009. It is registered to East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless, which holds 279 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1270631 |
| Unique system identifier | 2669978 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Jan 17, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-ASO-3144-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless
Ivel, KY · FRN 0001786607
Holds 279 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Whitley West, 351 Ernest Alsip Road
- City
- Corbin
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40701
- County
- Whitley County
- County FIPS
- 21235
- Coordinates
- 36.87544, -84.21639
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1270631 compared with others?
At 72 m, structure 1270631 is roughly in line with the 79 m average across the 32 structures registered in Whitley County. It is about 11% below the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,682 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 70 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 72 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 409 m, which puts the top of the structure 481 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1270631, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Corbin in Whitley County, Kentucky, at coordinates 36.87544, -84.21639, with the site address filed as "Whitley West, 351 Ernest Alsip Road". Whitley County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 29 of them are marked constructed. Kentucky as a whole has 3,682 registrations, the 25th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Woodbine, KY · 1043526, a 2-tower array at 186 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 1270631 on Jan 17, 2023. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,889 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1270631?
The FCC record lists East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless of Ivel, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001786607. Across the registry it holds 279 structure registrations, the 88th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 276 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (180 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-ASO-3144-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1270631?
Its registered overall height above ground is 72 m (235 ft), and 481 m (1,578 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1270631?
The registered owner is East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless, which holds 279 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1270631?
It is located near Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky at Whitley West, 351 Ernest Alsip Road (36.87544, -84.21639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 17, 2009.
What type of structure is 1270631?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Whitley County, KY?
Whitley County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 36th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1270631, Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/corbin-1270631 (data as of October 6, 2026).