Lattice tower 1286229 — Starks, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286229 — lattice tower near Starks, Louisiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286229 is a 78 m (256 ft) lattice tower near Starks, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 20, 2013. It is registered to Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,050 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286229 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685657 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Feb 7, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ASW-1175-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003290673
Holds 7,050 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2866 Highway 12
- City
- Starks
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 70661
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- County FIPS
- 22019
- Coordinates
- 30.37358, -93.56461
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286229 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1286229 is roughly in line with the 77 m average across the 218 structures registered in Calcasieu 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 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 18 m, which puts the top of the structure 96 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286229, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Starks in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 30.37358, -93.56461, with the site address filed as "2866 Highway 12". Calcasieu Parish has 218 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 163 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 Lunita, LA · 1020684, a structure at 402 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 1286229 on Feb 7, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,713 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1286229?
The FCC record lists Cellco Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003290673. Across the registry it holds 7,050 structure registrations, the 2nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,879 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ASW-1175-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 1286229?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (256 ft), and 96 m (315 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286229?
The registered owner is Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,050 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286229?
It is located near Starks, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana at 2866 Highway 12 (30.37358, -93.56461). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 20, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286229?
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 Calcasieu Parish, LA?
Calcasieu Parish has 218 FCC-registered antenna structures, 163 of them constructed — the 3rd-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 1286229, Starks, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/starks-1286229 (data as of October 13, 2026).