Tower 1039438 — Elkhorn, WI
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1039438 — tower (type not specified) near Elkhorn, Wisconsin. 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 1039438 is a 96 m (315 ft) tower near Elkhorn, Walworth County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Sep 4, 1997, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 9, 2014. It is registered to Pinnacle Towers LLC, which holds 2,134 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1039438 |
| Unique system identifier | 603228 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 4, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 9, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-5537-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0006156111
Holds 2,134 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3.5 MI E & 2.5 MI S
- City
- Elkhorn
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 53121
- County
- Walworth County
- County FIPS
- 55127
- Coordinates
- 42.66167, -88.46333
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1039438 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1039438 is about 50% above the 64 m average across the 93 structures registered in Walworth County. It is about 31% above the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 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 26% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 94 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 307 m, which puts the top of the structure 403 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1039438, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elkhorn in Walworth County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 42.66167, -88.46333, with the site address filed as "3.5 MI E & 2.5 MI S". Walworth County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 67 of them are marked constructed. Wisconsin as a whole has 5,115 registrations, the 13th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is New Berlin, WI · 1063835, a tower at 152 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1039438 on Jan 14, 2014. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 257 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1039438?
The FCC record lists Pinnacle Towers LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006156111. Across the registry it holds 2,134 structure registrations, the 12th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,609 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-5537-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1039438?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 403 m (1,322 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1039438?
The registered owner is Pinnacle Towers LLC, which holds 2,134 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1039438?
It is located near Elkhorn, Walworth County, Wisconsin at 3.5 MI E & 2.5 MI S (42.66167, -88.46333). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Sep 4, 1997.
What type of structure is 1039438?
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 Walworth County, WI?
Walworth County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, 67 of them constructed — the 15th-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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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 1039438, Elkhorn, Walworth County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/elkhorn-1039438 (data as of October 13, 2026).