Tower 1044850 — Westbend, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044850 — tower (type not specified) near Westbend, 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 1044850 is a 85 m (278 ft) tower near Westbend, Powell County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 23, 2005. It is registered to KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS, which holds 65 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044850 |
| Unique system identifier | 607610 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 23, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Apr 19, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-ASO-4016-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS
Frankfort, KY · FRN 0024217846
Holds 65 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ROTTEN POINT LOOKOUT TOWER
- City
- Westbend
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40312
- County
- Powell County
- County FIPS
- 21197
- Coordinates
- 37.90917, -83.92556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1044850 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1044850 is about 15% above the 74 m average across the 27 structures registered in Powell County. It is roughly in line with 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 11% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 85 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 433 m, which puts the top of the structure 518 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044850, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Westbend in Powell County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.90917, -83.92556, with the site address filed as "ROTTEN POINT LOOKOUT TOWER". Powell County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 49th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 20 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 Frenchburg, KY · 1063995, a guyed tower at 396 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 1044850 on Apr 19, 2007. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1044850?
The FCC record lists KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS of Frankfort, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024217846. Across the registry it holds 65 structure registrations, the 290th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 65 in Kentucky. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (63 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-ASO-4016-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1044850?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (278 ft), and 518 m (1,698 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044850?
The registered owner is KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS, which holds 65 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044850?
It is located near Westbend, Powell County, Kentucky at ROTTEN POINT LOOKOUT TOWER (37.90917, -83.92556). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 23, 2005.
What type of structure is 1044850?
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 Powell County, KY?
Powell County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 49th-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 1044850, Westbend, Powell County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/westbend-1044850 (data as of October 13, 2026).