Guyed tower 1020972 — Vinton, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1020972 — guyed tower near Vinton, Louisiana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1020972 is a 79 m (260 ft) guyed tower near Vinton, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 21, 2015. It is registered to Pinnacle Towers LLC, which holds 2,134 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1020972 |
| Unique system identifier | 122988 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 21, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Jan 26, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASW-8591-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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0006156111
Holds 2,134 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2550 Edgerly-DeQuincy Road
- City
- Vinton
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 70668
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- County FIPS
- 22019
- Coordinates
- 30.25878, -93.50278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1020972 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1020972 is roughly in line with the 77 m average across the 218 structures registered in Calcasieu Parish. It is roughly in line with the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,039 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 26% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 7 m, which puts the top of the structure 86 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1020972, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vinton in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 30.25878, -93.50278, with the site address filed as "2550 Edgerly-DeQuincy Road". 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 5,039 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 1020972 on Jan 26, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,706 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1020972?
The FCC record lists Pinnacle Towers LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006156111. Across the registry it holds 2,134 structure registrations, the 12th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 156 in Louisiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,609 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASW-8591-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 1020972?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 86 m (283 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1020972?
The registered owner is Pinnacle Towers LLC, which holds 2,134 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1020972?
It is located near Vinton, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana at 2550 Edgerly-DeQuincy Road (30.25878, -93.50278). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 21, 2015.
What type of structure is 1020972?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1020972, Vinton, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/vinton-1020972 (data as of October 20, 2026).