Guyed tower 1260232 — Mount Vernon, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1260232 — guyed tower near Mount Vernon, Kentucky. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1260232 is a 79 m (259 ft) guyed tower near Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 19, 2007. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1260232 |
| Unique system identifier | 2659489 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 19, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Mar 31, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ASO-2558-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 55 Tanglewood Drive (KY12374-A)
- City
- Mount Vernon
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40456
- County
- Rockcastle County
- County FIPS
- 21203
- Coordinates
- 37.29792, -84.40861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1260232 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1260232 is roughly in line with the 84 m average across the 29 structures registered in Rockcastle County. It is roughly in line with 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 26% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 373 m, which puts the top of the structure 452 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1260232, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mount Vernon in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.29792, -84.40861, with the site address filed as "55 Tanglewood Drive (KY12374-A)". Rockcastle County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 43rd-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 1260232 on Mar 31, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1260232?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ASO-2558-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1260232?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (259 ft), and 452 m (1,484 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1260232?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1260232?
It is located near Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky at 55 Tanglewood Drive (KY12374-A) (37.29792, -84.40861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 19, 2007.
What type of structure is 1260232?
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 Rockcastle County, KY?
Rockcastle County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 43rd-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 1260232, Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/mount-vernon-1260232 (data as of October 13, 2026).