Tower 1261159 — Giltner, NE
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261159 — tower (type not specified) near Giltner, Nebraska. 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 1261159 is a 48 m (158 ft) tower near Giltner, Hamilton County, Nebraska. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Feb 5, 2008. It is registered to Alltel Communications of Nebraska, Inc., which holds 120 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261159 |
| Unique system identifier | 2660506 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Feb 19, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-ACE-3364-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Alltel Communications of Nebraska, Inc.
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002377869
Holds 120 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- E. 1/2, NE 1/4., SEC. 6-T9N-R7W
- City
- Giltner
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68841
- County
- Hamilton County
- County FIPS
- 31081
- Coordinates
- 40.77844, -98.15408
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261159 compared with others?
At 48 m, structure 1261159 is about 41% below the 81 m average across the 30 structures registered in Hamilton County. It is about 38% below the Nebraska average of 77 m across 2,687 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 37% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 48 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 558 m, which puts the top of the structure 606 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261159, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Giltner in Hamilton County, Nebraska, at coordinates 40.77844, -98.15408, with the site address filed as "E. 1/2, NE 1/4., SEC. 6-T9N-R7W". Hamilton County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 31st-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 22 of them are marked constructed. Nebraska as a whole has 2,687 registrations, the 28th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Giltner, NE · 1029925, a guyed tower at 377 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1261159 on Feb 19, 2009. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 115 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1261159?
The FCC record lists Alltel Communications of Nebraska, Inc. of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002377869. Across the registry it holds 120 structure registrations, the 169th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 116 in Nebraska. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (51 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-ACE-3364-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1261159?
Its registered overall height above ground is 48 m (158 ft), and 606 m (1,987 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261159?
The registered owner is Alltel Communications of Nebraska, Inc., which holds 120 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261159?
It is located near Giltner, Hamilton County, Nebraska at E. 1/2, NE 1/4., SEC. 6-T9N-R7W (40.77844, -98.15408). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Feb 5, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261159?
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 Hamilton County, NE?
Hamilton County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 31st-largest count among 93 counties in Nebraska.
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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 1261159, Giltner, Hamilton County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/giltner-1261159 (data as of October 13, 2026).