Lattice tower 2716354
Near Northport, Alabama · Tuscaloosa County
Overview
Structure 2716354 about 32 km (20 mi) from Northport, AL is recorded in the FCC's Antenna Structure Registration database as a lattice tower measuring 98 m (320 ft) tall.
Of the 30 structures registered about 32 km (20 mi) from Northport, AL, this is the 2nd tallest.
The structure is registered to Tuscaloosa County Sheriff'S Office, which holds 2 registrations across Alabama.
Using the standard radio-horizon formula, an antenna at 98 m has a theoretical sightline of 41 km (25.3 mi). Terrain and obstructions reduce this in practice, often substantially.
The closest other registered structure is 3.2 km (2.0 mi) to the S. In total there are 3 other registered structures within 5 km.
The registration dates from the 2020s, part of the 4,539 structures on file for Alabama.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 2716354 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Lattice tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 98 m (320 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 312 m (1,023 ft) |
| Constructed | 2020 |
| Date on record | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinates | 33.50822, -87.42572 |
| County | Tuscaloosa County |
| Registered owner | Tuscaloosa County Sheriff'S Office |
| 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 nearest city | 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 | 3 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 km (2.0 mi) | S | Tower | 610 m (2,000 ft) | 598632 |
| 3.8 km (2.4 mi) | SE | Tower | 610 m (2,000 ft) | 599979 |
| 4.6 km (2.8 mi) | SE | Tower | 145 m (474 ft) | 103910 |
| 6.5 km (4.1 mi) | W | Guyed tower | 111 m (365 ft) | 2715999 |
| 8.2 km (5.1 mi) | SE | Tower | 97 m (319 ft) | 130452 |
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.
These figures come from the FCC's Antenna Structure Registration database, filed under registration 2716354. Heights and coordinates are as submitted by the registrant, not independently surveyed.
"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.