Tower 1046278 — Marksville, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1046278 — tower (type not specified) near Marksville, 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 1046278 is a 100 m (328 ft) tower near Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 18, 1996. It is registered to TOM D. GAY.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1046278 |
| Unique system identifier | 608769 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 18, 1996 |
| Registration issued | May 7, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASW-3790-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| 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
TOM D. GAY
Columbia, LA
Location
- Address
- CHESTER & EDGAR STREETS
- City
- Marksville
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 71351
- County
- Avoyelles Parish
- County FIPS
- 22009
- Coordinates
- 31.12472, -92.07861
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Bunkie, LA · 1200588216 m
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1046278 compared with others?
At 100 m, structure 1046278 is roughly in line with the 93 m average across the 67 structures registered in Avoyelles Parish. It is about 15% above the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,038 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 31% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 99 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 100 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 26 m, which puts the top of the structure 126 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1046278, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 31.12472, -92.07861, with the site address filed as "CHESTER & EDGAR STREETS". Avoyelles Parish has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 50 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 Bunkie, LA · 1200588, a structure at 216 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 1046278 on May 7, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,713 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1046278?
The FCC record lists TOM D. GAY of Columbia, LA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASW-3790-OE, 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 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1046278?
Its registered overall height above ground is 100 m (328 ft), and 126 m (413 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1046278?
The registered owner is TOM D. GAY.
Where is antenna structure 1046278?
It is located near Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana at CHESTER & EDGAR STREETS (31.12472, -92.07861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 18, 1996.
What type of structure is 1046278?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
Avoyelles Parish has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 28th-largest count among 64 counties in Louisiana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1046278, weekly bulk file.
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 1046278, Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/marksville-1046278 (data as of October 13, 2026).