Tower 1208000 — Lafayette, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208000 — tower (type not specified) near Lafayette, 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 1208000 is a 48 m (156 ft) tower near Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 28, 2000. It is registered to LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNEMENT, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1208000 |
| Unique system identifier | 2604868 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 28, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Dec 30, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ASW-4181-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNEMENT
Lafayette, LA · FRN 0001710987
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 231 EAST BAYOU PARKWAY
- City
- Lafayette
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 70503
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- County FIPS
- 22055
- Coordinates
- 30.19333, -92.02611
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1208000 compared with others?
At 48 m, structure 1208000 is about 35% below the 74 m average across the 147 structures registered in Lafayette Parish. It is about half of 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 37% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 48 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 6 m, which puts the top of the structure 54 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1208000, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lafayette in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 30.19333, -92.02611, with the site address filed as "231 EAST BAYOU PARKWAY". Lafayette Parish has 147 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 112 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 Branch, LA · 1254898, a guyed tower at 549 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 1208000 on Dec 30, 1999. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,706 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1208000?
The FCC record lists LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNEMENT of Lafayette, LA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001710987. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 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-4181-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1208000?
Its registered overall height above ground is 48 m (156 ft), and 54 m (177 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1208000?
The registered owner is LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNEMENT, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1208000?
It is located near Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana at 231 EAST BAYOU PARKWAY (30.19333, -92.02611). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 28, 2000.
What type of structure is 1208000?
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 Lafayette Parish, LA?
Lafayette Parish has 147 FCC-registered antenna structures, 112 of them constructed — the 7th-largest count among 64 counties in Louisiana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208000, 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 1208000, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/lafayette-1208000 (data as of October 20, 2026).