Tower 1002483 — Rutherford, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002483 — tower (type not specified) near Rutherford, Tennessee. 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 1002483 is a 104 m (340 ft) tower near Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 8, 1996. It is registered to WEST TENNESSEE COMMUNICATIONS, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002483 |
| Unique system identifier | 108492 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 8, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Sep 20, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASO-1167-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
Dyersburg, TN · FRN 0006154926
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3.9 KM N
- City
- Rutherford
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 38369
- County
- Gibson County
- County FIPS
- 47053
- Coordinates
- 36.16139, -88.99528
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002483 compared with others?
At 104 m, structure 1002483 is about 13% above the 92 m average across the 55 structures registered in Gibson County. It is about 40% above the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 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 about 36% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 104 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 107 m, which puts the top of the structure 210 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002483, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rutherford in Gibson County, Tennessee, at coordinates 36.16139, -88.99528, with the site address filed as "3.9 KM N". Gibson County has 55 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 24th-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 46 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 Milan, TN · 1043957, a tower at 321 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 1002483 on Sep 20, 1996. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,743 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1002483?
The FCC record lists WEST TENNESSEE COMMUNICATIONS of Dyersburg, TN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006154926. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Tennessee. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASO-1167-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 1002483?
Its registered overall height above ground is 104 m (340 ft), and 210 m (690 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002483?
The registered owner is WEST TENNESSEE COMMUNICATIONS, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1002483?
It is located near Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee at 3.9 KM N (36.16139, -88.99528). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 8, 1996.
What type of structure is 1002483?
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 Gibson County, TN?
Gibson County has 55 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 24th-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 1002483, Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/rutherford-1002483 (data as of October 13, 2026).