Tower 1279653 — West, MS
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279653 — tower (type not specified) near West, 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 1279653 is a 116 m (380 ft) tower near West, Holmes County, Mississippi. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 25, 2012. It is registered to Wireless Communication Commision, which holds 86 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279653 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679081 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Nov 27, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-ASO-6277-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
Wireless Communication Commision
Jackson, MS · FRN 0017905407
Holds 86 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4770 Racetrack Rd (Site #30204)
- City
- West
- State
- Mississippi
- ZIP
- 39192
- County
- Holmes County
- County FIPS
- 28051
- Coordinates
- 33.23078, -89.81192
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279653 compared with others?
At 116 m, structure 1279653 is about 21% above the 96 m average across the 60 structures registered in Holmes County. It is about 26% 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 52% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 111 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 116 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 111 m, which puts the top of the structure 227 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279653, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West in Holmes County, Mississippi, at coordinates 33.23078, -89.81192, with the site address filed as "4770 Racetrack Rd (Site #30204)". Holmes County has 60 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 82 Mississippi counties with registrations, and 50 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 Stewart, MS · 1274067, a guyed tower at 185 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 1279653 on Nov 27, 2012. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,789 in Mississippi.
Who owns antenna structure 1279653?
The FCC record lists Wireless Communication Commision 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-6277-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 1279653?
Its registered overall height above ground is 116 m (380 ft), and 227 m (745 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279653?
The registered owner is Wireless Communication Commision, which holds 86 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1279653?
It is located near West, Holmes County, Mississippi at 4770 Racetrack Rd (Site #30204) (33.23078, -89.81192). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 25, 2012.
What type of structure is 1279653?
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 Holmes County, MS?
Holmes County has 60 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 29th-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 1279653, West, Holmes County, Mississippi”, https://towercensus.com/towers/mississippi/west-1279653 (data as of October 13, 2026).