Lattice tower 1298180 — Gunlock, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298180 — lattice tower near Gunlock, Kentucky. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298180 is a 95 m (310 ft) lattice tower near Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 12, 2016. 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) | 1298180 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697699 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Jan 17, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASO-19110-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
- Tracefork, 2.5 miles west of
- City
- Gunlock
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 41632
- County
- Magoffin County
- County FIPS
- 21153
- Coordinates
- 37.54156, -82.97056
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1298180 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1298180 is roughly in line with the 95 m average across the 18 structures registered in Magoffin County. It is about 18% above the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,682 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 462 m, which puts the top of the structure 556 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1298180, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gunlock in Magoffin County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.54156, -82.97056, with the site address filed as "Tracefork, 2.5 miles west of". Magoffin County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 80th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 18 of them are marked constructed. Kentucky as a whole has 3,682 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 1298180 on Jan 17, 2023. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,889 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1298180?
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 2015-ASO-19110-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1298180?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (310 ft), and 556 m (1,824 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1298180?
The registered owner is East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless, which holds 279 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1298180?
It is located near Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky at Tracefork, 2.5 miles west of (37.54156, -82.97056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 12, 2016.
What type of structure is 1298180?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Magoffin County, KY?
Magoffin County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them constructed — the 80th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1298180, Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/gunlock-1298180 (data as of October 6, 2026).