Tower 1205980 — Baton Rouge, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1205980 — tower (type not specified) near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 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 1205980 is a 85 m (278 ft) tower near Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1974. It is registered to City of Baton Rouge, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1205980 |
| Unique system identifier | 2602848 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Nov 10, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ASW-2276-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Baton Rouge, LA · FRN 0001708247
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 329 Chippewa Street
- City
- Baton Rouge
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 70805
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- County FIPS
- 22033
- Coordinates
- 30.47083, -91.18750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1205980 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1205980 is about 28% above the 66 m average across the 212 structures registered in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is roughly in line with the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,039 registrations. Among the 75,198 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 15 m, which puts the top of the structure 99 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1205980, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 30.47083, -91.18750, with the site address filed as "329 Chippewa Street". East Baton Rouge Parish has 212 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 137 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 Sunshine, LA · 1019300, a guyed tower at 529 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 1205980 on Nov 10, 1999. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,706 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1205980?
The FCC record lists City of Baton Rouge of Baton Rouge, LA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001708247. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Louisiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-ASW-2276-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1205980?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (278 ft), and 99 m (326 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1205980?
The registered owner is City of Baton Rouge, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1205980?
It is located near Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana at 329 Chippewa Street (30.47083, -91.18750). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1205980?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
East Baton Rouge Parish has 212 FCC-registered antenna structures, 137 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 64 counties in Louisiana.
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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 1205980, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/baton-rouge-1205980 (data as of October 20, 2026).