Lattice tower 2691711
Northport, Alabama · Tuscaloosa County
Overview
This lattice tower in Northport, AL carries FCC registration 2691711. Its overall height is 98 m (320 ft) above ground, putting the top at 247 m above sea level.
Of the 30 structures registered in Northport, AL, this is the 2nd tallest.
Northport, City Of holds the registration. Publicly owned structures of this kind typically support emergency services, public safety radio or municipal networks.
The geometric radio horizon at this height is roughly 41 km (25.3 mi). Treat it as a ceiling rather than a coverage estimate — it assumes flat, clear terrain and ignores power and frequency entirely.
Registration density around this point is 9 other structures within a 5 km radius.
Ranked 2nd by height among the 30 registered structures in Northport, AL, it sits within a network of sites that between them cover the surrounding area.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 2691711 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Lattice tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 98 m (320 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 247 m (809 ft) |
| Constructed | 2014 |
| Date on record | 7 Jul 2014 |
| Coordinates | 33.29183, -87.54683 |
| County | Tuscaloosa County |
| Registered owner | Northport, City Of |
| Owner type | Government |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Alabama | 910th of 4,539 taller than 80.0% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Northport | 2nd of 30 |
| Height rank in county | 32nd of 157 |
| Median lattice tower in Alabama | 81 m (265 ft) +20.7% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 41 km (25 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 9 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 km (1.3 mi) | WNW | Lattice tower | 59 m (195 ft) | 2723691 |
| 3.4 km (2.1 mi) | SSW | Monopole | 61 m (199 ft) | 2679952 |
| 3.5 km (2.2 mi) | S | Lattice tower | 87 m (285 ft) | 2699070 |
| 4.3 km (2.7 mi) | NNE | Guyed tower | 152 m (499 ft) | 104203 |
| 4.4 km (2.8 mi) | NE | Guyed tower | 128 m (419 ft) | 2709268 |
About this record
An open steel framework that carries heavy antenna loads with less material than a solid pole. Common for broadcast and multi-tenant wireless sites.
Source data is the FCC ASR record for structure 2691711, which gives a construction date of 2014. Registrations are updated when a structure changes, so figures reflect the most recent filing rather than continuous monitoring.
"Owner" is the entity that registered the structure, usually a tower company such as American Tower or Crown Castle. It does not indicate which carriers operate equipment on the structure.