Structure 1059938 — Frankfort, KY
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059938 — unspecified structure near Frankfort, Kentucky.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059938 is a 62 m (204 ft) structure near Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Aug 19, 1980, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Sep 23, 2016. It is registered to WLEX Communications, LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1059938 |
| Unique system identifier | 620019 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Aug 19, 1980 |
| Registration issued | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Date dismantled | Sep 23, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-2372-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
WLEX Communications, LLC
Lexington, KY · FRN 0023677719
Location
- Address
- 0.18 MI E OF US #421, CLIFTY RD
- City
- Frankfort
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40601
- County
- Franklin County
- County FIPS
- 21073
- Coordinates
- 38.21222, -84.88583
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1059938 compared with others?
At 62 m, structure 1059938 is roughly in line with the 63 m average across the 38 structures registered in Franklin County. It is about 23% below the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 62 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 247 m, which puts the top of the structure 309 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1059938, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.21222, -84.88583, with the site address filed as "0.18 MI E OF US #421, CLIFTY RD". Franklin County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 26th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 31 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 Lexington, KY · 1043247, a guyed tower at 204 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 1059938 on Sep 30, 2016. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 160 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1059938?
The FCC record lists WLEX Communications, LLC of Lexington, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023677719.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-2372-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1059938?
Its registered overall height above ground is 62 m (204 ft), and 309 m (1,014 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1059938?
The registered owner is WLEX Communications, LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1059938?
It is located near Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky at 0.18 MI E OF US #421, CLIFTY RD (38.21222, -84.88583). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Aug 19, 1980.
What type of structure is 1059938?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Franklin County, KY?
Franklin County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 26th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059938, 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 1059938, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/frankfort-1059938 (data as of October 13, 2026).