Tower 1023538 — Chunky, MS
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023538 — tower (type not specified) near Chunky, 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 1023538 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near Chunky, Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 1, 2004. It is registered to New South Communications, Inc., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1023538 |
| Unique system identifier | 124955 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Sep 21, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASO-0918-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
New South Communications, Inc.
Meridian, MS · FRN 0001741941
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- APPROX 4.8 KM NNE
- City
- Chunky
- State
- Mississippi
- ZIP
- 39307
- County
- Lauderdale County
- County FIPS
- 28075
- Coordinates
- 32.36611, -88.91389
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1023538 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1023538 is about 81% above the 84 m average across the 137 structures registered in Lauderdale County. It is about 66% above 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 150 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 146 m, which puts the top of the structure 298 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1023538, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Chunky in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, at coordinates 32.36611, -88.91389, with the site address filed as "APPROX 4.8 KM NNE". Lauderdale County has 137 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 82 Mississippi counties with registrations, and 108 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 Rose Hill, MS · 1041037, a tower at 323 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 1023538 on Sep 21, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,789 in Mississippi.
Who owns antenna structure 1023538?
The FCC record lists New South Communications, Inc. of Meridian, MS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001741941. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 2 in Mississippi. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASO-0918-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 1023538?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 298 m (979 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1023538?
The registered owner is New South Communications, Inc., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1023538?
It is located near Chunky, Lauderdale County, Mississippi at APPROX 4.8 KM NNE (32.36611, -88.91389). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 1, 2004.
What type of structure is 1023538?
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 Lauderdale County, MS?
Lauderdale County has 137 FCC-registered antenna structures, 108 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 82 counties in Mississippi.
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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 1023538, Chunky, Lauderdale County, Mississippi”, https://towercensus.com/towers/mississippi/chunky-1023538 (data as of October 13, 2026).