8-tower array 1006497 — Sikeston, MO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006497 — antenna tower array (tower 8 of 8) near Sikeston, Missouri.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006497 is a 62 m (203 ft) 8-tower array near Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1966. It is registered to WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI, LLC, which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006497 |
| Unique system identifier | 111629 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 8 of 8) (8TA8) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1966 |
| Registration issued | Nov 7, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | CE-OE-5819 |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI, LLC
Mount Vernon, IL · FRN 0011303831
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- W OF SAINT LOUIS-SAN FRANCISCO RR 3.75 MI SSW
- City
- Sikeston
- State
- Missouri
- ZIP
- 63867
- County
- New Madrid County
- County FIPS
- 29143
- Coordinates
- 36.82361, -89.59861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1006497 compared with others?
At 62 m, structure 1006497 is about 22% below the 79 m average across the 56 structures registered in New Madrid County. It is about 20% below the Missouri average of 77 m across 6,026 registrations. Among the 9 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (8TA8), the average overall height is 87 m, so this one is about 29% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 62 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 98 m, which puts the top of the structure 160 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006497, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sikeston in New Madrid County, Missouri, at coordinates 36.82361, -89.59861, with the site address filed as "W OF SAINT LOUIS-SAN FRANCISCO RR 3.75 MI SSW". New Madrid County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 42 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 Marston, MO · 1003440, a stack at 244 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 1006497 on Nov 7, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,532 in Missouri.
Who owns antenna structure 1006497?
The FCC record lists WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI, LLC of Mount Vernon, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011303831. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 10 in Missouri. Its most common filed structure-type code is 8TA1 (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study CE-OE-5819, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1006497?
Its registered overall height above ground is 62 m (203 ft), and 160 m (523 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006497?
The registered owner is WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI, LLC, which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1006497?
It is located near Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri at W OF SAINT LOUIS-SAN FRANCISCO RR 3.75 MI SSW (36.82361, -89.59861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1966.
What type of structure is 1006497?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 8TA8, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 8 of 8)". 9 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in New Madrid County, MO?
New Madrid County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 42 of them constructed — the 36th-largest count among 115 counties in Missouri.
Related pages
- Antenna structures in Missouri· 6,026 registered
- Antenna structures in New Madrid County· 56 registered
- WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI, LLC portfolio· 10 structures
- Tallest towers in Missouri
- Structure types explained· Antenna tower array (tower 8 of 8)
- The 100 tallest towers in the US
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006497, weekly bulk file.
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 1006497, Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/sikeston-1006497 (data as of October 13, 2026).