Tower 1042870 — Greenup, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042870 — tower (type not specified) near Greenup, 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 1042870 is a 80 m (261 ft) tower near Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 27, 2004. It is registered to Kentucky Power Company, which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042870 |
| Unique system identifier | 605987 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Mar 20, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASO-4947-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Gahanna, OH · FRN 0001794379
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- OFF US RT 23 GREEN HILLS .80 KM W
- City
- Greenup
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 41144
- County
- Greenup County
- County FIPS
- 21089
- Coordinates
- 38.56911, -82.84114
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042870 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1042870 is about 11% above the 72 m average across the 54 structures registered in Greenup 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 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 253 m, which puts the top of the structure 332 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042870, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Greenup in Greenup County, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.56911, -82.84114, with the site address filed as "OFF US RT 23 GREEN HILLS .80 KM W". Greenup County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 43 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 Carter, KY · 1239655, a tower at 425 m (granted (not yet 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 1042870 on Mar 20, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1042870?
The FCC record lists Kentucky Power Company of Gahanna, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001794379. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 10 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASO-4947-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042870?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (261 ft), and 332 m (1,091 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042870?
The registered owner is Kentucky Power Company, which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042870?
It is located near Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky at OFF US RT 23 GREEN HILLS .80 KM W (38.56911, -82.84114). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 27, 2004.
What type of structure is 1042870?
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 Greenup County, KY?
Greenup County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them constructed — the 14th-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 1042870, Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/greenup-1042870 (data as of October 13, 2026).