Guyed tower 1042697 — Elizabethton, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042697 — guyed tower near Elizabethton, Tennessee. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042697 is a 70 m (228 ft) guyed tower near Elizabethton, Sullivan County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 26, 2015. It is registered to Nexstar Media Inc., which holds 142 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042697 |
| Unique system identifier | 605835 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Registration issued | May 28, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASO-685-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Irving, TX · FRN 0009961889
Holds 142 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ATOP HOLSTON MOUNTAIN 14 MI NE
- City
- Elizabethton
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 37643
- County
- Sullivan County
- County FIPS
- 47163
- Coordinates
- 36.43186, -82.13756
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042697 compared with others?
At 70 m, structure 1042697 is roughly in line with the 72 m average across the 82 structures registered in Sullivan County. It is roughly in line with the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 35% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 53 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 70 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,268 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,337 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042697, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elizabethton in Sullivan County, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.43186, -82.13756, with the site address filed as "ATOP HOLSTON MOUNTAIN 14 MI NE". Sullivan County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 62 of them are marked constructed. Tennessee as a whole has 4,893 registrations, the 17th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Blountville, TN · 1043869, a tower at 139 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 1042697 on May 28, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,743 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1042697?
The FCC record lists Nexstar Media Inc. of Irving, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009961889. Across the registry it holds 142 structure registrations, the 149th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 7 in Tennessee. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (67 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASO-685-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042697?
Its registered overall height above ground is 70 m (228 ft), and 1,337 m (4,387 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042697?
The registered owner is Nexstar Media Inc., which holds 142 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042697?
It is located near Elizabethton, Sullivan County, Tennessee at ATOP HOLSTON MOUNTAIN 14 MI NE (36.43186, -82.13756). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 26, 2015.
What type of structure is 1042697?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Sullivan County, TN?
Sullivan County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 9th-largest count among 95 counties in Tennessee.
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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 1042697, Elizabethton, Sullivan County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/elizabethton-1042697 (data as of October 13, 2026).