Lattice tower 1290971 — Loretta, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1290971 — lattice tower near Loretta, Wisconsin. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1290971 is a 78 m (255 ft) lattice tower near Loretta, Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 30, 2014. It is registered to SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1290971 |
| Unique system identifier | 2690488 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Registration issued | May 3, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AGL-3983-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0024896698
Holds 610 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3785W State Road 70 (WI17647-A)
- City
- Loretta
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54896
- County
- Sawyer County
- County FIPS
- 55113
- Coordinates
- 45.88211, -90.86833
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1290971 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1290971 is roughly in line with the 81 m average across the 44 structures registered in Sawyer County. It is roughly in line with the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,114 registrations. Among the 35,838 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 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 444 m, which puts the top of the structure 522 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1290971, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Loretta in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 45.88211, -90.86833, with the site address filed as "3785W State Road 70 (WI17647-A)". Sawyer County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 49th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 33 of them are marked constructed. Wisconsin as a whole has 5,114 registrations, the 13th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Ladysmith, WI · 1033877, a tower at 140 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 1290971 on May 3, 2024. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1290971?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IX, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024896698. Across the registry it holds 610 structure registrations, the 42nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 65 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (220 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AGL-3983-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 1290971?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 522 m (1,711 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1290971?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1290971?
It is located near Loretta, Sawyer County, Wisconsin at 3785W State Road 70 (WI17647-A) (45.88211, -90.86833). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 30, 2014.
What type of structure is 1290971?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Sawyer County, WI?
Sawyer County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 49th-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1290971, Loretta, Sawyer County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/loretta-1290971 (data as of October 6, 2026).