Tower 1281783 — Erlanger, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281783 — tower (type not specified) near Erlanger, 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 1281783 is a 49 m (160 ft) tower near Erlanger, Kenton County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 12, 2012. It is registered to Duke Energy Business Services, LLC, which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1281783 |
| Unique system identifier | 2681211 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Nov 27, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ASO-5495-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
Duke Energy Business Services, LLC
Charlotte, NC · FRN 0020991360
Holds 338 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Erlanger Gas Plant, 3001 Cresent Springs Rd
- City
- Erlanger
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 41018
- County
- Kenton County
- County FIPS
- 21117
- Coordinates
- 39.03100, -84.59183
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1281783 compared with others?
At 49 m, structure 1281783 is about 33% below the 73 m average across the 62 structures registered in Kenton County. It is about 39% below the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 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 36% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 49 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 262 m, which puts the top of the structure 311 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1281783, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Erlanger in Kenton County, Kentucky, at coordinates 39.03100, -84.59183, with the site address filed as "Erlanger Gas Plant, 3001 Cresent Springs Rd". Kenton County has 62 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 50 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 Cincinnati, OH · 1012088, a structure at 311 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 1281783 on Nov 27, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1281783?
The FCC record lists Duke Energy Business Services, LLC of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020991360. Across the registry it holds 338 structure registrations, the 73rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 7 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (145 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ASO-5495-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 1281783?
Its registered overall height above ground is 49 m (160 ft), and 311 m (1,021 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1281783?
The registered owner is Duke Energy Business Services, LLC, which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1281783?
It is located near Erlanger, Kenton County, Kentucky at Erlanger Gas Plant, 3001 Cresent Springs Rd (39.03100, -84.59183). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 12, 2012.
What type of structure is 1281783?
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 Kenton County, KY?
Kenton County has 62 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 11th-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 1281783, Erlanger, Kenton County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/erlanger-1281783 (data as of October 13, 2026).