Stealth tree 1242050 — Memphis, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242050 — disguised structure (tree) near Memphis, Tennessee. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242050 is a 41 m (135 ft) stealth tree near Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 26, 2004. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242050 |
| Unique system identifier | 2641005 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Feb 26, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Aug 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ASO-11591-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8261 Winchester Road (374228)
- City
- Memphis
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 38125
- County
- Shelby County
- County FIPS
- 47157
- Coordinates
- 35.04678, -89.78808
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1242050 compared with others?
At 41 m, structure 1242050 is about 37% below the 65 m average across the 504 structures registered in Shelby County. It is about 45% below the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 501 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TREE), the average overall height is 29 m, so this one is about 43% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 40 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 41 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 102 m, which puts the top of the structure 143 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242050, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.04678, -89.78808, with the site address filed as "8261 Winchester Road (374228)". Shelby County has 504 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 387 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 Brunswick, TN · 1057943, a tower at 365 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 1242050 on Aug 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,743 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1242050?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ASO-11591-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 1242050?
Its registered overall height above ground is 41 m (135 ft), and 143 m (469 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242050?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1242050?
It is located near Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee at 8261 Winchester Road (374228) (35.04678, -89.78808). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 26, 2004.
What type of structure is 1242050?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TREE, which decodes to "Disguised structure (tree)". Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree. 501 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Shelby County, TN?
Shelby County has 504 FCC-registered antenna structures, 387 of them constructed — the 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 1242050, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/memphis-1242050 (data as of October 13, 2026).