Tower 1008148 — Fordland, MO
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008148 — tower (type not specified) near Fordland, 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 1008148 is a 69 m (225 ft) tower near Fordland, Webster County, Missouri. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jun 14, 1979. It is registered to SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008148 |
| Unique system identifier | 98563 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 14, 1979 |
| Registration issued | Nov 15, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ACE-1111-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Saint Louis, MO
Location
- Address
- 3.5 MI NE
- City
- Fordland
- State
- Missouri
- ZIP
- 65746
- County
- Webster County
- County FIPS
- 29225
- Coordinates
- 37.19722, -92.88556
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1008148 compared with others?
At 69 m, structure 1008148 is about half of the 134 m average across the 57 structures registered in Webster County. It is about 11% below 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 about 10% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 69 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 496 m, which puts the top of the structure 564 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008148, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fordland in Webster County, Missouri, at coordinates 37.19722, -92.88556, with the site address filed as "3.5 MI NE". Webster County has 57 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 33rd-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 43 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 Fordland, MO · 1218324, a tower at 609 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 1008148 on Nov 15, 1996. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 396 in Missouri.
Who owns antenna structure 1008148?
The FCC record lists SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY of Saint Louis, MO as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ACE-1111-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008148?
Its registered overall height above ground is 69 m (225 ft), and 564 m (1,851 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008148?
The registered owner is SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Where is antenna structure 1008148?
It is located near Fordland, Webster County, Missouri at 3.5 MI NE (37.19722, -92.88556). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jun 14, 1979.
What type of structure is 1008148?
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 Webster County, MO?
Webster County has 57 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them constructed — the 33rd-largest count among 115 counties in Missouri.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008148, weekly bulk file.
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 1008148, Fordland, Webster County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/fordland-1008148 (data as of October 20, 2026).