Tower 1279973 — Bethel, MO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279973 — tower (type not specified) near Bethel, Missouri. 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 1279973 is a 81 m (265 ft) tower near Bethel, Shelby County, Missouri. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 2, 2011. It is registered to Diamond Towers IV LLC, which holds 260 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279973 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679401 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 2, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Dec 19, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ACE-1306-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Springfield, NJ · FRN 0022436786
Holds 260 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1649 Highway 15
- City
- Bethel
- State
- Missouri
- ZIP
- 63434
- County
- Shelby County
- County FIPS
- 29205
- Coordinates
- 39.89097, -92.02244
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279973 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1279973 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 24 structures registered in Shelby County. It is roughly in line with the Missouri average of 77 m across 6,027 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 supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 236 m, which puts the top of the structure 317 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279973, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bethel in Shelby County, Missouri, at coordinates 39.89097, -92.02244, with the site address filed as "1649 Highway 15". Shelby County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 91st-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 19 of them are marked constructed. Missouri as a whole has 6,027 registrations, the 10th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Lakenan, MO · 1006417, a guyed tower at 264 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 1279973 on Dec 19, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,531 in Missouri.
Who owns antenna structure 1279973?
The FCC record lists Diamond Towers IV LLC of Springfield, NJ as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022436786. Across the registry it holds 260 structure registrations, the 92nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 85 in Missouri. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (94 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ACE-1306-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1279973?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 317 m (1,039 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279973?
The registered owner is Diamond Towers IV LLC, which holds 260 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1279973?
It is located near Bethel, Shelby County, Missouri at 1649 Highway 15 (39.89097, -92.02244). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 2, 2011.
What type of structure is 1279973?
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 Shelby County, MO?
Shelby County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 91st-largest count among 115 counties in Missouri.
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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 1279973, Bethel, Shelby County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/bethel-1279973 (data as of October 20, 2026).