Monopole 1318049 — Ermine, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1318049 — monopole near Ermine, Kentucky. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1318049 is a 34 m (110 ft) monopole near Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 4, 2021. 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) | 1318049 |
| Unique system identifier | 2717833 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 4, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Jan 18, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-ASO-6839-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
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless
Ivel, KY · FRN 0001786607
Holds 279 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Near North Fork of KY River, Ermine (Letcher County), KY
- City
- Ermine
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 41815
- County
- Letcher County
- County FIPS
- 21133
- Coordinates
- 37.11975, -82.79353
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1318049 compared with others?
At 34 m, structure 1318049 is about 40% of the 83 m average across the 27 structures registered in Letcher County. It is about 42% of the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 30 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 34 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 358 m, which puts the top of the structure 392 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1318049, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ermine in Letcher County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.11975, -82.79353, with the site address filed as "Near North Fork of KY River, Ermine (Letcher County), KY". Letcher County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 47th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 25 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 Hazard, KY · 1043131, a tower at 314 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 1318049 on Jan 18, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1318049?
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 2020-ASO-6839-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 1318049?
Its registered overall height above ground is 34 m (110 ft), and 392 m (1,286 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1318049?
The registered owner is East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless, which holds 279 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1318049?
It is located near Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky at Near North Fork of KY River, Ermine (Letcher County), KY (37.11975, -82.79353). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 4, 2021.
What type of structure is 1318049?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Letcher County, KY?
Letcher County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 47th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1318049, 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 1318049, Ermine, Letcher County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/ermine-1318049 (data as of October 13, 2026).