Tower 1278228 — Princeton, MO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278228 — tower (type not specified) near Princeton, 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 1278228 is a 122 m (400 ft) tower near Princeton, Mercer County, Missouri. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 2012. It is registered to Grundy Electric Coop, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278228 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677656 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Apr 28, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ACE-260-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
Trenton, MO · FRN 0004315222
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .4km north of the JCT Hwy 136 & 65, .3km east.
- City
- Princeton
- State
- Missouri
- ZIP
- 64673
- County
- Mercer County
- County FIPS
- 29129
- Coordinates
- 40.40361, -93.57686
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
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Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1278228 compared with others?
At 122 m, structure 1278228 is about 11% above the 110 m average across the 9 structures registered in Mercer County. It is about 58% above the Missouri average of 77 m across 6,026 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 60% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 116 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 122 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 293 m, which puts the top of the structure 415 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278228, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Princeton in Mercer County, Missouri, at coordinates 40.40361, -93.57686, with the site address filed as ".4km north of the JCT Hwy 136 & 65, .3km east.". Mercer County has 9 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 113th-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 7 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 Ridgeway, MO · 1201360, a tower at 147 m (dismantled).
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 1278228 on Apr 28, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,532 in Missouri.
Who owns antenna structure 1278228?
The FCC record lists Grundy Electric Coop of Trenton, MO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004315222. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Missouri. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ACE-260-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 1278228?
Its registered overall height above ground is 122 m (400 ft), and 415 m (1,361 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278228?
The registered owner is Grundy Electric Coop, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278228?
It is located near Princeton, Mercer County, Missouri at .4km north of the JCT Hwy 136 & 65, .3km east. (40.40361, -93.57686). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 2012.
What type of structure is 1278228?
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 Mercer County, MO?
Mercer County has 9 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them constructed — the 113th-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 1278228, Princeton, Mercer County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/princeton-1278228 (data as of October 13, 2026).