Lattice tower 1212999 — Opelousas, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212999 — lattice tower near Opelousas, Louisiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212999 is a 78 m (257 ft) lattice tower near Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 26, 2000. It is registered to SBA Towers, LLC, which holds 1,835 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1212999 |
| Unique system identifier | 2610153 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 26, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Sep 11, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ASW-21644-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0005793260
Holds 1,835 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5043 Interstate 49 South (LA05054-A)
- City
- Opelousas
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 70570
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- County FIPS
- 22097
- Coordinates
- 30.49742, -92.07397
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1212999 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1212999 is roughly in line with the 83 m average across the 112 structures registered in St. Landry Parish. It is about 10% below the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,039 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 13 m, which puts the top of the structure 91 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1212999, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Opelousas in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 30.49742, -92.07397, with the site address filed as "5043 Interstate 49 South (LA05054-A)". St. Landry Parish has 112 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 93 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 1212999 on Sep 11, 2023. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,706 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1212999?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005793260. Across the registry it holds 1,835 structure registrations, the 15th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 215 in Louisiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (803 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ASW-21644-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 1212999?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (257 ft), and 91 m (299 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1212999?
The registered owner is SBA Towers, LLC, which holds 1,835 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1212999?
It is located near Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at 5043 Interstate 49 South (LA05054-A) (30.49742, -92.07397). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 26, 2000.
What type of structure is 1212999?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in St. Landry Parish, LA?
St. Landry Parish has 112 FCC-registered antenna structures, 93 of them constructed — the 14th-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 1212999, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/opelousas-1212999 (data as of October 20, 2026).