5-tower array 1277696 — Memphis, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1277696 — antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5) near Memphis, Tennessee.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1277696 is a 185 m (608 ft) 5-tower array near Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 30, 2011. It is registered to Entercom Tennessee, LLC, which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1277696 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677124 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5) (5TA5) |
| Date constructed | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Dec 20, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-ASO-3733-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Bala Cynwyd, PA · FRN 0006145486
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Twr 5 3627 Benjestown Road
- City
- Memphis
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 38127
- County
- Shelby County
- County FIPS
- 47157
- Coordinates
- 35.22278, -90.04361
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1277696 compared with others?
At 185 m, structure 1277696 is about 2.8 times the 65 m average across the 504 structures registered in Shelby County. It is about 2.5 times the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 96 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (5TA5), the average overall height is 91 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 184 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 185 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 73 m, which puts the top of the structure 258 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1277696, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.22278, -90.04361, with the site address filed as "Twr 5 3627 Benjestown Road". 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 Frenchman'S Bayou, AR · 1044106, a tower at 403 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 1277696 on Dec 20, 2018. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,743 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1277696?
The FCC record lists Entercom Tennessee, LLC of Bala Cynwyd, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006145486. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 11 in Tennessee. Its most common filed structure-type code is 5TA5 (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-ASO-3733-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1277696?
Its registered overall height above ground is 185 m (608 ft), and 258 m (846 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1277696?
The registered owner is Entercom Tennessee, LLC, which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1277696?
It is located near Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee at Twr 5 3627 Benjestown Road (35.22278, -90.04361). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 30, 2011.
What type of structure is 1277696?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 5TA5, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5)". 96 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 1277696, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/memphis-1277696 (data as of October 13, 2026).