Tower 1049469 — Benton, MS
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049469 — tower (type not specified) near Benton, 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 1049469 is a 101 m (330 ft) tower near Benton, Yazoo County, Mississippi. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on May 1, 1997, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 31, 2006. It is registered to WMGO BROADCASTING.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049469 |
| Unique system identifier | 105398 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 1, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Dec 17, 2006 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 31, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ASO-0193-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
WMGO BROADCASTING
Canton, MS · FRN 0004986485
Location
- Address
- 1.6 KILOMETERS WEST OF
- City
- Benton
- State
- Mississippi
- ZIP
- 39039
- County
- Yazoo County
- County FIPS
- 28163
- Coordinates
- 32.82194, -90.27944
Within ~40 km
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- Canton, MS · 1223920230 m
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- Canton, MS · 1314940152 m
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How tall is structure 1049469 compared with others?
At 101 m, structure 1049469 is roughly in line with the 93 m average across the 82 structures registered in Yazoo County. It is roughly in line with 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 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 99 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 101 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 116 m, which puts the top of the structure 216 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049469, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Benton in Yazoo County, Mississippi, at coordinates 32.82194, -90.27944, with the site address filed as "1.6 KILOMETERS WEST OF". Yazoo County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 82 Mississippi counties with registrations, and 60 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 Canton, MS · 1223920, a tower at 230 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1049469 on Dec 17, 2006. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 243 in Mississippi.
Who owns antenna structure 1049469?
The FCC record lists WMGO BROADCASTING of Canton, MS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004986485.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-ASO-0193-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049469?
Its registered overall height above ground is 101 m (330 ft), and 216 m (710 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049469?
The registered owner is WMGO BROADCASTING.
Where is antenna structure 1049469?
It is located near Benton, Yazoo County, Mississippi at 1.6 KILOMETERS WEST OF (32.82194, -90.27944). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on May 1, 1997.
What type of structure is 1049469?
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 Yazoo County, MS?
Yazoo County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, 60 of them constructed — the 15th-largest count among 82 counties in Mississippi.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049469, 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 1049469, Benton, Yazoo County, Mississippi”, https://towercensus.com/towers/mississippi/benton-1049469 (data as of October 13, 2026).