Tower 1012161 — Port Clinton, OH
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1012161 — tower (type not specified) near Port Clinton, Ohio. 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 1012161 is a 198 m (648 ft) tower near Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Ohio. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1982. It is registered to BOARD OF OTTAWA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1012161 |
| Unique system identifier | 116024 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Apr 1, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-1490-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, B, C, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
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
BOARD OF OTTAWA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Port Clinton, OH · FRN 0014758114
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1399 W FREMONT RD
- City
- Port Clinton
- State
- Ohio
- ZIP
- 43452
- County
- Ottawa County
- County FIPS
- 39123
- Coordinates
- 41.50767, -82.96044
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1012161 compared with others?
At 198 m, structure 1012161 is about 2.9 times the 68 m average across the 78 structures registered in Ottawa County. It is about 2.7 times the Ohio average of 73 m across 8,210 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 2.6 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 195 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 198 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 176 m, which puts the top of the structure 373 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1012161, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Port Clinton in Ottawa County, Ohio, at coordinates 41.50767, -82.96044, with the site address filed as "1399 W FREMONT RD". Ottawa County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 37th-largest count among the 88 Ohio counties with registrations, and 53 of them are marked constructed. Ohio as a whole has 8,210 registrations, the 4th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Jerusalem Township, OH · 1012091, a tower at 438 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 1012161 on Apr 1, 2010. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,161 in Ohio.
Who owns antenna structure 1012161?
The FCC record lists BOARD OF OTTAWA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Port Clinton, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014758114. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Ohio. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AGL-1490-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A1, B, C, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1012161?
Its registered overall height above ground is 198 m (648 ft), and 373 m (1,225 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1012161?
The registered owner is BOARD OF OTTAWA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1012161?
It is located near Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Ohio at 1399 W FREMONT RD (41.50767, -82.96044). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1982.
What type of structure is 1012161?
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 Ottawa County, OH?
Ottawa County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 37th-largest count among 88 counties in Ohio.
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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 1012161, Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Ohio”, https://towercensus.com/towers/ohio/port-clinton-1012161 (data as of October 13, 2026).