Guyed tower 1044043 — Mintonville, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044043 — guyed tower near Mintonville, Kentucky. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044043 is a 307 m (1,007 ft) guyed tower near Mintonville, Casey County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 25, 2019. It is registered to KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA WKSO TV, which holds 28 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044043 |
| Unique system identifier | 104624 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Jul 26, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-ASO-22089-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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 AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA WKSO TV
Lexington, KY · FRN 0001790583
Holds 28 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- DYE KNOB 17.7 KM NW OF SOMERSET KY
- City
- Mintonville
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 42539
- County
- Casey County
- County FIPS
- 21045
- Coordinates
- 37.16750, -84.82500
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1044043 compared with others?
At 307 m, structure 1044043 is about 3.3 times the 93 m average across the 22 structures registered in Casey County. It is about 3.8 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 2.9 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 289 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 307 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 465 m, which puts the top of the structure 772 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044043, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mintonville in Casey County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.16750, -84.82500, with the site address filed as "DYE KNOB 17.7 KM NW OF SOMERSET KY". Casey County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 62nd-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 17 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 Parkers Lake, KY · 1292361, a lattice tower at 154 m (granted (not yet 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 1044043 on Jul 26, 2018. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1044043?
The FCC record lists KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA WKSO TV of Lexington, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001790583. Across the registry it holds 28 structure registrations, including 27 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (14 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-ASO-22089-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1044043?
Its registered overall height above ground is 307 m (1,007 ft), and 772 m (2,533 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044043?
The registered owner is KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA WKSO TV, which holds 28 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044043?
It is located near Mintonville, Casey County, Kentucky at DYE KNOB 17.7 KM NW OF SOMERSET KY (37.16750, -84.82500). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 25, 2019.
What type of structure is 1044043?
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 Casey County, KY?
Casey County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 62nd-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 1044043, Mintonville, Casey County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/mintonville-1044043 (data as of October 13, 2026).