Tower 1224997 — Alcorn, MS
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1224997 — tower (type not specified) near Alcorn, Mississippi. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1224997 is a 40 m (132 ft) tower near Alcorn, Alcorn County, Mississippi. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Mar 23, 2001, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 15, 2005. It is registered to SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1224997 |
| Unique system identifier | 2622743 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 23, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 15, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-ASO-7972-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
SpectraSite Communications, Inc.
Cary, NC · FRN 0005793526
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- HIghway 72
- City
- Alcorn
- State
- Mississippi
- ZIP
- 38834
- County
- Alcorn County
- County FIPS
- 28003
- Coordinates
- 34.93017, -88.64842
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1224997 compared with others?
At 40 m, structure 1224997 is about 43% of the 95 m average across the 57 structures registered in Alcorn County. It is about 44% of the Mississippi average of 92 m across 4,896 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 36 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 40 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 154 m, which puts the top of the structure 194 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1224997, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alcorn in Alcorn County, Mississippi, at coordinates 34.93017, -88.64842, with the site address filed as "HIghway 72". Alcorn County has 57 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-largest count among the 82 Mississippi counties with registrations, and 43 of them are marked constructed. Mississippi as a whole has 4,896 registrations, the 16th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Corinth, MS · 1027074, a tower at 213 m (terminated).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1224997 on Aug 4, 2005. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 243 in Mississippi.
Who owns antenna structure 1224997?
The FCC record lists SpectraSite Communications, Inc. of Cary, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005793526. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 69th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (277 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-ASO-7972-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1224997?
Its registered overall height above ground is 40 m (132 ft), and 194 m (637 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1224997?
The registered owner is SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1224997?
It is located near Alcorn, Alcorn County, Mississippi at HIghway 72 (34.93017, -88.64842). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Mar 23, 2001.
What type of structure is 1224997?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Alcorn County, MS?
Alcorn County has 57 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them constructed — the 32nd-largest count among 82 counties in Mississippi.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1224997, weekly bulk file.
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 1224997, Alcorn, Alcorn County, Mississippi”, https://towercensus.com/towers/mississippi/alcorn-1224997 (data as of October 13, 2026).