Monopole 1216986 — Puyallup, WA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216986 — monopole near Puyallup, Washington. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216986 is a 42 m (137 ft) monopole near Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 13, 2001. It is registered to Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership, which holds 132 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216986 |
| Unique system identifier | 2614493 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 13, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Jul 27, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ANM-3349-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 2 |
| 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
Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001581305
Holds 132 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 17902 Meridian E.
- City
- Puyallup
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98375
- County
- Pierce County
- County FIPS
- 53053
- Coordinates
- 47.09753, -122.29475
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1216986 compared with others?
At 42 m, structure 1216986 is roughly in line with the 45 m average across the 284 structures registered in Pierce County. It is roughly in line with the Washington average of 42 m across 3,660 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 39 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 42 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 167 m, which puts the top of the structure 209 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216986, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Puyallup in Pierce County, Washington, at coordinates 47.09753, -122.29475, with the site address filed as "17902 Meridian E.". 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 "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 1216986 on Jul 27, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,531 in Washington.
Who owns antenna structure 1216986?
The FCC record lists Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001581305. Across the registry it holds 132 structure registrations, the 158th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 132 in Washington. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (36 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ANM-3349-OE, 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 1, 2.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1216986?
Its registered overall height above ground is 42 m (137 ft), and 209 m (686 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216986?
The registered owner is Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership, which holds 132 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1216986?
It is located near Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington at 17902 Meridian E. (47.09753, -122.29475). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 13, 2001.
What type of structure is 1216986?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 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 1216986, Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington”, https://towercensus.com/towers/washington/puyallup-1216986 (data as of October 13, 2026).