Lattice tower 1246508 — Tellico Plains, TN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246508 — lattice tower near Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246508 is a 79 m (258 ft) lattice tower near Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tennessee. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 16, 2004. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1246508 |
| Unique system identifier | 2645672 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 16, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Sep 4, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASO-18327-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 179 Mecca Pike
- City
- Tellico Plains
- State
- Tennessee
- ZIP
- 37385
- County
- Monroe County
- County FIPS
- 47123
- Coordinates
- 35.37081, -84.30531
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1246508 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1246508 is roughly in line with the 73 m average across the 52 structures registered in Monroe County. It is roughly in line with the Tennessee average of 74 m across 4,893 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 315 m, which puts the top of the structure 394 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1246508, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tellico Plains in Monroe County, Tennessee, at coordinates 35.37081, -84.30531, with the site address filed as "179 Mecca Pike". Monroe County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-largest count among the 95 Tennessee counties with registrations, and 40 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 Benton Station, TN · 1282891, a tower at 194 m (granted (not yet 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 1246508 on Sep 4, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,746 in Tennessee.
Who owns antenna structure 1246508?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ASO-18327-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1246508?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (258 ft), and 394 m (1,291 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1246508?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1246508?
It is located near Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tennessee at 179 Mecca Pike (35.37081, -84.30531). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 16, 2004.
What type of structure is 1246508?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Monroe County, TN?
Monroe County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them constructed — the 27th-largest count among 95 counties in Tennessee.
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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 1246508, Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tennessee”, https://towercensus.com/towers/tennessee/tellico-plains-1246508 (data as of October 20, 2026).