Lattice tower 1296787 — Saint David, ME
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296787 — lattice tower near Saint David, Maine. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296787 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Saint David, Aroostook County, Maine. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 23, 2015. It is registered to SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296787 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696306 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Mar 24, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ANE-320-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 0024896698
Holds 610 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 197 Lavertu Rd (ME18294-A)
- City
- Saint David
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04773
- County
- Aroostook County
- County FIPS
- 23003
- Coordinates
- 47.24533, -68.22297
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296787 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1296787 is about 17% above the 68 m average across the 82 structures registered in Aroostook County. It is about 22% above the Maine average of 65 m across 1,018 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 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 271 m, which puts the top of the structure 351 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296787, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Saint David in Aroostook County, Maine, at coordinates 47.24533, -68.22297, with the site address filed as "197 Lavertu Rd (ME18294-A)". Aroostook County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 16 Maine counties with registrations, and 64 of them are marked constructed. Maine as a whole has 1,018 registrations, the 43rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Wallagrass, ME · 1019885, a tower at 130 m (terminated).
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 1296787 on Mar 24, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 782 in Maine.
Who owns antenna structure 1296787?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IX, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024896698. Across the registry it holds 610 structure registrations, the 42nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (220 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ANE-320-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 1296787?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 351 m (1,150 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296787?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296787?
It is located near Saint David, Aroostook County, Maine at 197 Lavertu Rd (ME18294-A) (47.24533, -68.22297). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 23, 2015.
What type of structure is 1296787?
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 Aroostook County, ME?
Aroostook County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, 64 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 16 counties in Maine.
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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 1296787, Saint David, Aroostook County, Maine”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maine/saint-david-1296787 (data as of October 13, 2026).