Tower 1216353 — Bethel, WA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216353 — tower (type not specified) near Bethel, Washington. 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 1216353 is a 28 m (92 ft) tower near Bethel, Pierce County, Washington. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT 403.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216353 |
| Unique system identifier | 2613860 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Aug 23, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-ANM-1280-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
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT 403
Spanaway, WA · FRN 0001576503
Location
- Address
- 516 176th St East
- City
- Bethel
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98387
- County
- Pierce County
- County FIPS
- 53053
- Coordinates
- 47.09694, -122.42389
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1216353 compared with others?
At 28 m, structure 1216353 is about 38% below the 45 m average across the 284 structures registered in Pierce County. It is about 34% below the Washington average of 42 m across 3,660 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 37% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 23 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 28 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 120 m, which puts the top of the structure 148 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216353, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bethel in Pierce County, Washington, at coordinates 47.09694, -122.42389, with the site address filed as "516 176th St East". Pierce County has 284 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 38 Washington counties with registrations, and 192 of them are marked constructed. Washington as a whole has 3,660 registrations, the 26th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Puyallup, WA · 1064368, a tank at 212 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1216353 on Aug 23, 2000. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 339 in Washington.
Who owns antenna structure 1216353?
The FCC record lists BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT 403 of Spanaway, WA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001576503.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-ANM-1280-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 1216353?
Its registered overall height above ground is 28 m (92 ft), and 148 m (486 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216353?
The registered owner is BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT 403.
Where is antenna structure 1216353?
It is located near Bethel, Pierce County, Washington at 516 176th St East (47.09694, -122.42389). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1216353?
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 Pierce County, WA?
Pierce County has 284 FCC-registered antenna structures, 192 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 38 counties in Washington.
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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 1216353, Bethel, Pierce County, Washington”, https://towercensus.com/towers/washington/bethel-1216353 (data as of October 13, 2026).