Guyed tower 1017996 — Kingsport, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017996 — guyed tower near Kingsport, Tennessee. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017996 is a 154 m (506 ft) guyed tower near Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 12, 2024. It is registered to HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017996 |
| Unique system identifier | 100620 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Mar 14, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ASO-31407-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 15 |
| 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
HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Kingsport, TN · FRN 0001770163
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1631 BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK ROAD
- City
- Kingsport
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 37660
- County
- Sullivan County
- County FIPS
- 47163
- Coordinates
- 36.52689, -82.58686
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017996 compared with others?
At 154 m, structure 1017996 is about twice the 72 m average across the 82 structures registered in Sullivan County. It is about twice the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 45% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 152 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 154 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 695 m, which puts the top of the structure 849 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017996, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kingsport in Sullivan County, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.52689, -82.58686, with the site address filed as "1631 BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK ROAD". 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 1017996 on Mar 14, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,746 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1017996?
The FCC record lists HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION of Kingsport, TN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001770163. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 3 in Tennessee. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ASO-31407-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017996?
Its registered overall height above ground is 154 m (506 ft), and 849 m (2,786 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017996?
The registered owner is HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017996?
It is located near Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee at 1631 BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK ROAD (36.52689, -82.58686). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 12, 2024.
What type of structure is 1017996?
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. 20,303 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017996, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1017996, Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/kingsport-1017996 (data as of October 20, 2026).