Tower 1261019 — Salem, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261019 — tower (type not specified) near Salem, 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 1261019 is a 120 m (393 ft) tower near Salem, Livingston County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 11, 2008. It is registered to Big Rivers Electric Corporation, which holds 20 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261019 |
| Unique system identifier | 2660276 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Dec 4, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-ASO-1630-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Big Rivers Electric Corporation
Henderson, KY · FRN 0004246849
Holds 20 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Near Fire Tower Road on Lockhart Bluff, 3.3 miles NW of Salem
- City
- Salem
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 42078
- County
- Livingston County
- County FIPS
- 21139
- Coordinates
- 37.23769, -88.29481
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1261019 compared with others?
At 120 m, structure 1261019 is about 41% above the 85 m average across the 21 structures registered in Livingston County. It is about 49% 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 57% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 119 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 120 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 226 m, which puts the top of the structure 346 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261019, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Salem in Livingston County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.23769, -88.29481, with the site address filed as "Near Fire Tower Road on Lockhart Bluff, 3.3 miles NW of Salem". Livingston County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 67th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 14 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 Paducah, KY · 1048114, a tower at 294 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 1261019 on Dec 4, 2007. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1261019?
The FCC record lists Big Rivers Electric Corporation of Henderson, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004246849. Across the registry it holds 20 structure registrations, including 20 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (17 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-ASO-1630-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1261019?
Its registered overall height above ground is 120 m (393 ft), and 346 m (1,134 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261019?
The registered owner is Big Rivers Electric Corporation, which holds 20 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261019?
It is located near Salem, Livingston County, Kentucky at Near Fire Tower Road on Lockhart Bluff, 3.3 miles NW of Salem (37.23769, -88.29481). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 11, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261019?
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 Livingston County, KY?
Livingston County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 67th-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 1261019, Salem, Livingston County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/salem-1261019 (data as of October 13, 2026).