Lattice tower 1048005 — Wales, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048005 — lattice tower near Wales, Wisconsin. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048005 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Wales, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 25, 1991. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048005 |
| Unique system identifier | 610015 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 25, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Aug 25, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AGL-7342-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23 |
| 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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Glacial Drumlin State Trail
- City
- Wales
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 53066
- County
- Waukesha County
- County FIPS
- 55133
- Coordinates
- 43.01500, -88.41111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1048005 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1048005 is about 51% above the 53 m average across the 162 structures registered in Waukesha County. It is roughly in line with the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 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 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 299 m, which puts the top of the structure 378 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048005, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wales in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 43.01500, -88.41111, with the site address filed as "Glacial Drumlin State Trail". Waukesha County has 162 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 114 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 Lebanon, WI · 1041187, a tower at 158 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 1048005 on Aug 25, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1048005?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 608 in Wisconsin. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-AGL-7342-OE, 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 A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1048005?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 378 m (1,240 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048005?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1048005?
It is located near Wales, Waukesha County, Wisconsin at Glacial Drumlin State Trail (43.01500, -88.41111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 25, 1991.
What type of structure is 1048005?
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 Waukesha County, WI?
Waukesha County has 162 FCC-registered antenna structures, 114 of them constructed — the 3rd-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 1048005, Wales, Waukesha County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/wales-1048005 (data as of October 13, 2026).