Guyed tower 1271561 — Chauvin, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1271561 — guyed tower near Chauvin, Louisiana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1271561 is a 102 m (336 ft) guyed tower near Chauvin, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 17, 2010. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1271561 |
| Unique system identifier | 2670908 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 17, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Feb 13, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASW-12925-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6860 Hwy 56 (#272789)
- City
- Chauvin
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 70344
- County
- Terrebonne Parish
- County FIPS
- 22109
- Coordinates
- 29.33647, -90.64364
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1271561 compared with others?
At 102 m, structure 1271561 is about 21% above the 85 m average across the 103 structures registered in Terrebonne Parish. It is about 18% above the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,038 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 102 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1 m, which puts the top of the structure 103 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1271561, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Chauvin in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 29.33647, -90.64364, with the site address filed as "6860 Hwy 56 (#272789)". Terrebonne Parish has 103 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 67 of them are marked constructed. Louisiana as a whole has 5,038 registrations, the 14th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Houma, LA · 1022618, a tower at 234 m (dismantled).
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 1271561 on Feb 13, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,713 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1271561?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ASW-12925-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 1271561?
Its registered overall height above ground is 102 m (336 ft), and 103 m (338 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1271561?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1271561?
It is located near Chauvin, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana at 6860 Hwy 56 (#272789) (29.33647, -90.64364). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 17, 2010.
What type of structure is 1271561?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Terrebonne Parish, LA?
Terrebonne Parish has 103 FCC-registered antenna structures, 67 of them constructed — the 16th-largest count among 64 counties in Louisiana.
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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 1271561, Chauvin, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/chauvin-1271561 (data as of October 13, 2026).