Guyed tower 1287489 — Franklinton, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287489 — guyed tower near Franklinton, Louisiana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287489 is a 131 m (430 ft) guyed tower near Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 5, 2013. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1287489 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686917 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 5, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Mar 2, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ASW-12204-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
- 51645 HIGHWAY 1072 (204497)
- City
- Franklinton
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 70438
- County
- Washington Parish
- County FIPS
- 22117
- Coordinates
- 30.77767, -90.02258
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1287489 compared with others?
At 131 m, structure 1287489 is about 36% above the 96 m average across the 66 structures registered in Washington Parish. It is about 50% above the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,039 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 23% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 128 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 131 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 77 m, which puts the top of the structure 209 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1287489, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Franklinton in Washington Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 30.77767, -90.02258, with the site address filed as "51645 HIGHWAY 1072 (204497)". Washington Parish has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 51 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 Abita Springs, LA · 1030380, a tower at 213 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 1287489 on Mar 2, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,706 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1287489?
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 (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ASW-12204-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 1287489?
Its registered overall height above ground is 131 m (430 ft), and 209 m (684 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1287489?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1287489?
It is located near Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana at 51645 HIGHWAY 1072 (204497) (30.77767, -90.02258). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 5, 2013.
What type of structure is 1287489?
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. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Washington Parish, LA?
Washington Parish has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them constructed — the 29th-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 1287489, Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/franklinton-1287489 (data as of October 20, 2026).