Guyed tower 1286896 — De Soto, MO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286896 — guyed tower near De Soto, Missouri. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286896 is a 98 m (322 ft) guyed tower near De Soto, Jefferson County, Missouri. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 3, 2013. It is registered to Jefferson County 9-1-1 Dispatch, which holds 34 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286896 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686324 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Feb 25, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ACE-3597-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
| Marking notes | Dual with lighting variance |
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
Jefferson County 9-1-1 Dispatch
House Springs, MO · FRN 0002533743
Holds 34 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 14663 State Road, SRF3
- City
- De Soto
- State
- Missouri
- ZIP
- 63020
- County
- Jefferson County
- County FIPS
- 29099
- Coordinates
- 38.01772, -90.57094
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286896 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1286896 is roughly in line with the 90 m average across the 156 structures registered in Jefferson County. It is about 27% above the Missouri average of 77 m across 6,026 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with 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 256 m, which puts the top of the structure 354 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286896, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near De Soto in Jefferson County, Missouri, at coordinates 38.01772, -90.57094, with the site address filed as "14663 State Road, SRF3". Jefferson County has 156 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 109 of them are marked constructed. Missouri as a whole has 6,026 registrations, the 10th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Hillsboro, MO · 1004576, a tower at 398 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 1286896 on Feb 25, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,532 in Missouri.
Who owns antenna structure 1286896?
The FCC record lists Jefferson County 9-1-1 Dispatch of House Springs, MO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002533743. Across the registry it holds 34 structure registrations, the 479th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 34 in Missouri. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (16 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-ACE-3597-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 3, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Other". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1286896?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (322 ft), and 354 m (1,161 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286896?
The registered owner is Jefferson County 9-1-1 Dispatch, which holds 34 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286896?
It is located near De Soto, Jefferson County, Missouri at 14663 State Road, SRF3 (38.01772, -90.57094). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 3, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286896?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Jefferson County, MO?
Jefferson County has 156 FCC-registered antenna structures, 109 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 115 counties in Missouri.
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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 1286896, De Soto, Jefferson County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/de-soto-1286896 (data as of October 13, 2026).