Lattice tower 1286243 — Alexandria, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286243 — lattice tower near Alexandria, Louisiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286243 is a 88 m (290 ft) lattice tower near Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 22, 2013. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286243 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685671 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 22, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ASW-7049-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8517 A Hwy 1 South
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 71302
- County
- Rapides Parish
- County FIPS
- 22079
- Coordinates
- 31.20964, -92.36294
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286243 compared with others?
At 88 m, structure 1286243 is roughly in line with the 87 m average across the 252 structures registered in Rapides Parish. It is roughly in line with the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,039 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 21% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 88 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 21 m, which puts the top of the structure 110 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286243, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alexandria in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 31.20964, -92.36294, with the site address filed as "8517 A Hwy 1 South". Rapides Parish has 252 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 209 of them are marked constructed. Louisiana as a whole has 5,039 registrations, the 14th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Forest Hill, LA · 1020933, a tower at 475 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 1286243 on Feb 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,706 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1286243?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 287 in Louisiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-ASW-7049-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 1286243?
Its registered overall height above ground is 88 m (290 ft), and 110 m (360 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286243?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286243?
It is located near Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana at 8517 A Hwy 1 South (31.20964, -92.36294). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 22, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286243?
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 Rapides Parish, LA?
Rapides Parish has 252 FCC-registered antenna structures, 209 of them constructed — the largest count among 64 counties in Louisiana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286243, weekly bulk file.
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 1286243, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/alexandria-1286243 (data as of October 20, 2026).