Lattice tower 1259316 — Shelbiana, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1259316 — lattice tower near Shelbiana, Kentucky. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1259316 is a 96 m (315 ft) lattice tower near Shelbiana, Pike County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 2020. 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) | 1259316 |
| Unique system identifier | 2658482 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Jan 17, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-ASO-20640-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless
Ivel, KY · FRN 0001786607
Holds 279 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.4 km WNW of
- City
- Shelbiana
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 41501
- County
- Pike County
- County FIPS
- 21195
- Coordinates
- 37.43556, -82.51722
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1259316 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1259316 is about 21% above the 80 m average across the 68 structures registered in Pike County. It is about 19% above the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,688 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 390 m, which puts the top of the structure 486 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1259316, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Shelbiana in Pike County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.43556, -82.51722, with the site address filed as "2.4 km WNW of". Pike County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 62 of them are marked constructed. Kentucky as a whole has 3,688 registrations, the 25th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Prestonsburg, KY · 1064687, a tower at 190 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 1259316 on Jan 17, 2023. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,891 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1259316?
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 2020-ASO-20640-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1259316?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 486 m (1,595 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1259316?
The registered owner is East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless, which holds 279 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1259316?
It is located near Shelbiana, Pike County, Kentucky at 2.4 km WNW of (37.43556, -82.51722). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 2020.
What type of structure is 1259316?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Pike County, KY?
Pike County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1259316, Shelbiana, Pike County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/shelbiana-1259316 (data as of October 20, 2026).