Tower 1043159 — Finley, KY
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043159 — tower (type not specified) near Finley, 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 1043159 is a 81 m (265 ft) tower near Finley, Marion County, Kentucky. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jul 24, 1989, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Feb 4, 2004. It is registered to GTE SOUTH INCORPORATED, which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1043159 |
| Unique system identifier | 606227 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 24, 1989 |
| Registration issued | Feb 4, 2004 |
| Date dismantled | Feb 4, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 89-ASO-736-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
Irving, TX · FRN 0001962588
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 0.4 MILES NNW
- City
- Finley
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 42718
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 21155
- Coordinates
- 37.46750, -85.34028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1043159 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1043159 is about 14% below the 94 m average across the 21 structures registered in Marion County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 311 m, which puts the top of the structure 392 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1043159, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Finley in Marion County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.46750, -85.34028, with the site address filed as "0.4 MILES NNW". Marion County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 68th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 16 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 Raywick, KY · 1205220, a tower at 344 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1043159 on Feb 4, 2004. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 160 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1043159?
The FCC record lists GTE SOUTH INCORPORATED of Irving, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001962588. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 8 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (10 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 89-ASO-736-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1043159?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 392 m (1,285 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1043159?
The registered owner is GTE SOUTH INCORPORATED, which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1043159?
It is located near Finley, Marion County, Kentucky at 0.4 MILES NNW (37.46750, -85.34028). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jul 24, 1989.
What type of structure is 1043159?
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 Marion County, KY?
Marion County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 68th-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 1043159, Finley, Marion County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/finley-1043159 (data as of October 13, 2026).