Tower 1274553 — Meridian, MS
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274553 — tower (type not specified) near Meridian, 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 1274553 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 29, 2011. It is registered to State of MS Wireless Communication Commission, which holds 86 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1274553 |
| Unique system identifier | 2673900 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jun 2, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-ASO-1177-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
State of MS Wireless Communication Commission
Jackson, MS · FRN 0017905407
Holds 86 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 870 E Fire Tower Road (MSWIN 20610)
- City
- Meridian
- State
- Mississippi
- ZIP
- 39301
- County
- Lauderdale County
- County FIPS
- 28075
- Coordinates
- 32.36281, -88.63253
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1274553 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1274553 is about 16% above the 84 m average across the 137 structures registered in Lauderdale 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 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 194 m, which puts the top of the structure 291 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1274553, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Meridian in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, at coordinates 32.36281, -88.63253, with the site address filed as "870 E Fire Tower Road (MSWIN 20610)". 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 Martin, MS · 1041145, a tower at 298 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 1274553 on Jun 2, 2010. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,789 in Mississippi.
Who owns antenna structure 1274553?
The FCC record lists State of MS Wireless Communication Commission of Jackson, MS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017905407. Across the registry it holds 86 structure registrations, the 227th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 86 in Mississippi. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (76 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-ASO-1177-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1274553?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 291 m (956 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1274553?
The registered owner is State of MS Wireless Communication Commission, which holds 86 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1274553?
It is located near Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi at 870 E Fire Tower Road (MSWIN 20610) (32.36281, -88.63253). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 29, 2011.
What type of structure is 1274553?
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 1274553, Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi”, https://towercensus.com/towers/mississippi/meridian-1274553 (data as of October 13, 2026).