Tower 1263285 — Altus, OK
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1263285 — tower (type not specified) near Altus, Oklahoma. 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 1263285 is a 84 m (275 ft) tower near Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 15, 2008. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1263285 |
| Unique system identifier | 2662632 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 15, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Jan 23, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ASW-9-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16552 US Hwy 238 (OK12800-A)
- City
- Altus
- State
- Oklahoma
- ZIP
- 73521
- County
- Jackson County
- County FIPS
- 40065
- Coordinates
- 34.61525, -99.33153
Within ~40 km
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- Altus, OK · 1228564155 m
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Guyed tower · Constructed
- Quanah, TX · 1040644123 m
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How tall is structure 1263285 compared with others?
At 84 m, structure 1263285 is about 12% above the 75 m average across the 47 structures registered in Jackson County. It is roughly in line with the Oklahoma average of 78 m across 5,665 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 83 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 84 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 419 m, which puts the top of the structure 503 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1263285, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Altus in Jackson County, Oklahoma, at coordinates 34.61525, -99.33153, with the site address filed as "16552 US Hwy 238 (OK12800-A)". Jackson County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 47th-largest count among the 77 Oklahoma counties with registrations, and 36 of them are marked constructed. Oklahoma as a whole has 5,665 registrations, the 12th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Altus, OK · 1228564, a tower at 155 m (granted (not yet 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 1263285 on Jan 23, 2012. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,340 in Oklahoma.
Who owns antenna structure 1263285?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 28 in Oklahoma. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ASW-9-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1263285?
Its registered overall height above ground is 84 m (275 ft), and 503 m (1,649 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1263285?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1263285?
It is located near Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma at 16552 US Hwy 238 (OK12800-A) (34.61525, -99.33153). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 15, 2008.
What type of structure is 1263285?
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 Jackson County, OK?
Jackson County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, 36 of them constructed — the 47th-largest count among 77 counties in Oklahoma.
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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 1263285, Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma”, https://towercensus.com/towers/oklahoma/altus-1263285 (data as of October 13, 2026).