Lattice tower 1297884 — Middlesboro, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297884 — lattice tower near Middlesboro, Kentucky. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297884 is a 61 m (200 ft) lattice tower near Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 2, 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) | 1297884 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697403 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 2, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Jan 17, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASO-13540-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
- 3.5 miles northwest of
- City
- Middlesboro
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40965
- County
- Bell County
- County FIPS
- 21013
- Coordinates
- 36.64206, -83.77283
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297884 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1297884 is roughly in line with the 60 m average across the 42 structures registered in Bell County. It is about 24% below the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 16% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 911 m, which puts the top of the structure 972 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297884, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Middlesboro in Bell County, Kentucky, at coordinates 36.64206, -83.77283, with the site address filed as "3.5 miles northwest of". 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 1297884 on Jan 17, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1297884?
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-13540-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1297884?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (200 ft), and 972 m (3,189 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297884?
The registered owner is East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless, which holds 279 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297884?
It is located near Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky at 3.5 miles northwest of (36.64206, -83.77283). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 2, 2016.
What type of structure is 1297884?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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 1297884, 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 1297884, Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/middlesboro-1297884 (data as of October 13, 2026).