Guyed tower 1032951 — Tacoma, WA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1032951 — guyed tower near Tacoma, Washington. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1032951 is a 148 m (487 ft) guyed tower near Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 15, 1980. It is registered to Bates Technical College, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1032951 |
| Unique system identifier | 598181 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 15, 1980 |
| Registration issued | Aug 14, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ANM-9650-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 21 |
| 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
Tacoma, WA · FRN 0004056388
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5544 N 35TH ST
- City
- Tacoma
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 98407
- County
- Pierce County
- County FIPS
- 53053
- Coordinates
- 47.27872, -122.51289
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1032951 compared with others?
At 148 m, structure 1032951 is about 3.3 times the 45 m average across the 284 structures registered in Pierce County. It is about 3.5 times the Washington average of 42 m across 3,660 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 39% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 141 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 148 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 125 m, which puts the top of the structure 273 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1032951, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington, at coordinates 47.27872, -122.51289, with the site address filed as "5544 N 35TH ST". 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 Seattle, WA · 1314042, a building antenna at 288 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 1032951 on Aug 14, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,531 in Washington.
Who owns antenna structure 1032951?
The FCC record lists Bates Technical College of Tacoma, WA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004056388. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Washington. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ANM-9650-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, 3, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1032951?
Its registered overall height above ground is 148 m (487 ft), and 273 m (897 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1032951?
The registered owner is Bates Technical College, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1032951?
It is located near Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington at 5544 N 35TH ST (47.27872, -122.51289). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 15, 1980.
What type of structure is 1032951?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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 1032951, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington”, https://towercensus.com/towers/washington/tacoma-1032951 (data as of October 13, 2026).