Lattice tower 1218491 — Forks, WA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1218491 — lattice tower near Forks, Washington. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1218491 is a 79 m (259 ft) lattice tower near Forks, Clallam County, Washington. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 31, 2001. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1218491 |
| Unique system identifier | 2616067 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 31, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ANM-3541-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 189038 Hwy 101 (43322)
- City
- Forks
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98331
- County
- Clallam County
- County FIPS
- 53009
- Coordinates
- 47.92131, -124.39494
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1218491 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1218491 is about twice the 39 m average across the 59 structures registered in Clallam County. It is about 87% above the Washington average of 42 m across 3,660 registrations. Among the 35,886 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 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 176 m, which puts the top of the structure 255 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1218491, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Forks in Clallam County, Washington, at coordinates 47.92131, -124.39494, with the site address filed as "189038 Hwy 101 (43322)". Clallam County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 19th-largest count among the 38 Washington counties with registrations, and 39 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 La Push, WA · 1251118, a tower at 81 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 1218491 on Feb 5, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,531 in Washington.
Who owns antenna structure 1218491?
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 2022-ANM-3541-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 1218491?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (259 ft), and 255 m (835 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1218491?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1218491?
It is located near Forks, Clallam County, Washington at 189038 Hwy 101 (43322) (47.92131, -124.39494). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 31, 2001.
What type of structure is 1218491?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Clallam County, WA?
Clallam County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 19th-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 1218491, Forks, Clallam County, Washington”, https://towercensus.com/towers/washington/forks-1218491 (data as of October 13, 2026).