Lattice tower 1271291 — Simmesport, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1271291 — lattice tower near Simmesport, Louisiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1271291 is a 78 m (256 ft) lattice tower near Simmesport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 23, 2009. It is registered to ACADIANA CELLULAR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1271291 |
| Unique system identifier | 2670638 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 23, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Aug 20, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ASW-13332-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
ACADIANA CELLULAR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
Plano, TX · FRN 0001837814
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3608 Hwy 1183
- City
- Simmesport
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 71369
- County
- Avoyelles Parish
- County FIPS
- 22009
- Coordinates
- 30.92028, -91.81306
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Bunkie, LA · 1200588216 m
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
How tall is structure 1271291 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1271291 is about 16% below the 93 m average across the 67 structures registered in Avoyelles Parish. It is about 10% below the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,038 registrations. Among the 35,886 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 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 14 m, which puts the top of the structure 92 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1271291, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Simmesport in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 30.92028, -91.81306, with the site address filed as "3608 Hwy 1183". 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 1271291 on Aug 20, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,713 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1271291?
The FCC record lists ACADIANA CELLULAR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001837814. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 10 in Louisiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-ASW-13332-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 1271291?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (256 ft), and 92 m (301 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1271291?
The registered owner is ACADIANA CELLULAR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1271291?
It is located near Simmesport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana at 3608 Hwy 1183 (30.92028, -91.81306). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 23, 2009.
What type of structure is 1271291?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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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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 1271291, Simmesport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/simmesport-1271291 (data as of October 13, 2026).