Tower 1242243 — Richton, MS
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242243 — tower (type not specified) near Richton, 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 1242243 is a 83 m (273 ft) tower near Richton, Perry County, Mississippi. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Feb 5, 1994, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 31, 2009. It is registered to BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS INC, which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242243 |
| Unique system identifier | 2641198 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 5, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Feb 22, 2010 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 31, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ASO-6459-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Laurel, MS · FRN 0005835608
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- CLAY HILL ROAD 2 MILES EAST OF RICHTON JUST OFF HWY 15
- City
- Richton
- State
- Mississippi
- ZIP
- 39476
- County
- Perry County
- County FIPS
- 28111
- Coordinates
- 31.35028, -88.98639
Within ~40 km
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- Petal, MS · 1028163313 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Petal, MS · 1200584313 m
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
- Petal, MS · 1243406313 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
- Laurel, MS · 1041960304 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1242243 compared with others?
At 83 m, structure 1242243 is about 18% below the 102 m average across the 40 structures registered in Perry County. It is roughly in line with the Mississippi average of 92 m across 4,898 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 75 m, which puts the top of the structure 158 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242243, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Richton in Perry County, Mississippi, at coordinates 31.35028, -88.98639, with the site address filed as "CLAY HILL ROAD 2 MILES EAST OF RICHTON JUST OFF HWY 15". Perry County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 55th-largest count among the 82 Mississippi counties with registrations, and 33 of them are marked constructed. Mississippi as a whole has 4,898 registrations, the 16th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Petal, MS · 1028163, a tower at 313 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 1242243 on Feb 22, 2010. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 245 in Mississippi.
Who owns antenna structure 1242243?
The FCC record lists BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS INC of Laurel, MS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005835608. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 11 in Mississippi. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (10 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ASO-6459-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1242243?
Its registered overall height above ground is 83 m (273 ft), and 158 m (519 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242243?
The registered owner is BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS INC, which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1242243?
It is located near Richton, Perry County, Mississippi at CLAY HILL ROAD 2 MILES EAST OF RICHTON JUST OFF HWY 15 (31.35028, -88.98639). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Feb 5, 1994.
What type of structure is 1242243?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Perry County, MS?
Perry County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 55th-largest count among 82 counties in Mississippi.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1242243, Richton, Perry County, Mississippi”, https://towercensus.com/towers/mississippi/richton-1242243 (data as of October 20, 2026).