Tower 1044224 — Kimper, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044224 — tower (type not specified) near Kimper, 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 1044224 is a 77 m (254 ft) tower near Kimper, Pike County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1992. It is registered to Norfolk Southern Corporation, which holds 549 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044224 |
| Unique system identifier | 607142 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Apr 17, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-0234-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| 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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0002088664
Holds 549 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ON MTN. TOP, 1.5 MI. (UP GABRIELS BRANCH RD) FROM INT. OF 632 & GABRIELS BRANCH
- City
- Kimper
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 41539
- County
- Pike County
- County FIPS
- 21195
- Coordinates
- 37.51056, -82.25917
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1044224 compared with others?
At 77 m, structure 1044224 is roughly in line with the 80 m average across the 68 structures registered in Pike 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 77 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 683 m, which puts the top of the structure 760 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044224, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kimper in Pike County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.51056, -82.25917, with the site address filed as "ON MTN. TOP, 1.5 MI. (UP GABRIELS BRANCH RD) FROM INT. OF 632 & GABRIELS BRANCH". Pike County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 62 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 Pikeville, KY · 1044553, a tower at 147 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 1044224 on Apr 17, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1044224?
The FCC record lists Norfolk Southern Corporation of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002088664. Across the registry it holds 549 structure registrations, the 48th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (204 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-0234-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1044224?
Its registered overall height above ground is 77 m (254 ft), and 760 m (2,494 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044224?
The registered owner is Norfolk Southern Corporation, which holds 549 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044224?
It is located near Kimper, Pike County, Kentucky at ON MTN. TOP, 1.5 MI. (UP GABRIELS BRANCH RD) FROM INT. OF 632 & GABRIELS BRANCH (37.51056, -82.25917). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1992.
What type of structure is 1044224?
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 Pike County, KY?
Pike County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044224, 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 1044224, Kimper, Pike County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/kimper-1044224 (data as of October 13, 2026).