Tower 1044809 — Manchester, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044809 — tower (type not specified) near Manchester, 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 1044809 is a 85 m (279 ft) tower near Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 6, 1977. It is registered to KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS, which holds 65 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044809 |
| Unique system identifier | 607569 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 6, 1977 |
| Registration issued | Apr 20, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 77-ASO-165-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
KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS
Frankfort, KY · FRN 0024217846
Holds 65 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- HECTOR LOOKOUT TOWER
- City
- Manchester
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40914
- County
- Clay County
- County FIPS
- 21051
- Coordinates
- 37.14722, -83.69167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1044809 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1044809 is roughly in line with the 90 m average across the 30 structures registered in Clay 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 about 12% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 85 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 507 m, which puts the top of the structure 592 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044809, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Manchester in Clay County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.14722, -83.69167, with the site address filed as "HECTOR LOOKOUT TOWER". Clay County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 41st-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 19 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 Woodbine, KY · 1043526, a 2-tower array at 186 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 1044809 on Apr 20, 2007. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1044809?
The FCC record lists KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS of Frankfort, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024217846. Across the registry it holds 65 structure registrations, the 290th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 65 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (63 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 77-ASO-165-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 1044809?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (279 ft), and 592 m (1,942 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044809?
The registered owner is KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS, which holds 65 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044809?
It is located near Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky at HECTOR LOOKOUT TOWER (37.14722, -83.69167). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 6, 1977.
What type of structure is 1044809?
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 Clay County, KY?
Clay County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 41st-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044809, 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 1044809, Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/manchester-1044809 (data as of October 13, 2026).