Guyed tower 1043247 — Lexington, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043247 — guyed tower near Lexington, Kentucky. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043247 is a 204 m (670 ft) guyed tower near Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 24, 2024. It is registered to Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC, which holds 51 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1043247 |
| Unique system identifier | 606304 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Jul 25, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASO-6417-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC
Cincinnati, OH · FRN 0025030222
Holds 51 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1065 RUSSELL CAVE ROAD
- City
- Lexington
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40511
- County
- Fayette County
- County FIPS
- 21067
- Coordinates
- 38.06572, -84.48706
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1043247 compared with others?
At 204 m, structure 1043247 is about 2.6 times the 80 m average across the 85 structures registered in Fayette County. It is about 2.5 times the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 183 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 204 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 287 m, which puts the top of the structure 491 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1043247, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.06572, -84.48706, with the site address filed as "1065 RUSSELL CAVE ROAD". Fayette County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 57 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 Richmond-40475, KY · 1225244, a tower at 376 m (canceled).
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 1043247 on Jul 25, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1043247?
The FCC record lists Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC of Cincinnati, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0025030222. Across the registry it holds 51 structure registrations, the 337th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (23 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ASO-6417-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1043247?
Its registered overall height above ground is 204 m (670 ft), and 491 m (1,612 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1043247?
The registered owner is Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC, which holds 51 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1043247?
It is located near Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky at 1065 RUSSELL CAVE ROAD (38.06572, -84.48706). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 24, 2024.
What type of structure is 1043247?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Fayette County, KY?
Fayette County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, 57 of them constructed — the 2nd-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 1043247, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/lexington-1043247 (data as of October 13, 2026).