Tower 1064902 — Middlesboro, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1064902 — tower (type not specified) near Middlesboro, 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 1064902 is a 99 m (326 ft) tower near Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1981. It is registered to GATEWAY BROADCASTING INCORPORATED DBA = WMIK AM FM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1064902 |
| Unique system identifier | 624464 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1981 |
| Registration issued | Jun 3, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 80-ASO-789-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 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
GATEWAY BROADCASTING INCORPORATED DBA = WMIK AM FM
Middlesboro, KY
Location
- Address
- OLD PINEVILLE PIKE BINGHAMTOWN
- City
- Middlesboro
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40965
- County
- Bell County
- County FIPS
- 21013
- Coordinates
- 36.62722, -83.71472
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1064902 compared with others?
At 99 m, structure 1064902 is about 65% above the 60 m average across the 42 structures registered in Bell County. It is about 24% above 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 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 95 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 99 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 325 m, which puts the top of the structure 425 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1064902, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Middlesboro in Bell County, Kentucky, at coordinates 36.62722, -83.71472, with the site address filed as "OLD PINEVILLE PIKE BINGHAMTOWN". Bell County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 24th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 29 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 1064902 on Jun 3, 1999. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1064902?
The FCC record lists GATEWAY BROADCASTING INCORPORATED DBA = WMIK AM FM of Middlesboro, KY as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 80-ASO-789-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, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1064902?
Its registered overall height above ground is 99 m (326 ft), and 425 m (1,394 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1064902?
The registered owner is GATEWAY BROADCASTING INCORPORATED DBA = WMIK AM FM.
Where is antenna structure 1064902?
It is located near Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky at OLD PINEVILLE PIKE BINGHAMTOWN (36.62722, -83.71472). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1981.
What type of structure is 1064902?
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 Bell County, KY?
Bell County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 24th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1064902, 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 1064902, Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/middlesboro-1064902 (data as of October 13, 2026).