Tower 118643
Bakersfield, California · Kern County
Overview
A tower of 111 m (363 ft), structure 118643 has stood about 19 km (12 mi) from Bakersfield, CA for about 33 years.
The median tower in California is 27 m tall across 1,913 registrations, so this one sits 317% above the typical height for its type.
Skyride Unlimited Incorporated Dba = Kaxl FM Radio is the registered owner, and this is the only structure it has registered anywhere in California.
The geometric radio horizon at this height is roughly 43 km (26.9 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 2 other structures within a 5 km radius.
Built roughly 33 years ago, it is one of 117 registered structures serving the Bakersfield area.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 118643 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 111 m (363 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 211 m (693 ft) |
| Constructed | 1993 |
| Date on record | 1 Sept 1993 |
| Coordinates | 35.41528, -119.23444 |
| County | Kern County |
| Registered owner | Skyride Unlimited Incorporated Dba = Kaxl FM Radio |
| Owner type | Broadcaster |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in California | 135th of 6,865 taller than 98.0% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Bakersfield | 1st of 117 |
| Height rank in county | 5th of 330 |
| Median tower in California | 27 m (87 ft) +317% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 43 km (27 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 2 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 km (2.8 mi) | NE | Tower | 58 m (190 ft) | 2661026 |
| 5.0 km (3.1 mi) | NNW | Tower | 111 m (363 ft) | 118975 |
| 9.8 km (6.1 mi) | SW | Tower | 50 m (165 ft) | 2600281 |
| 9.9 km (6.1 mi) | NNE | Pole | 14 m (45 ft) | 2676707 |
| 10 km (6.4 mi) | E | Tree | 18 m (59 ft) | 2686003 |
About this record
A freestanding tower whose specific construction is not further specified in the registration.
This page summarises FCC ASR record 118643, from the weekly file dated 2026-08-23. Rankings and comparisons on this page are calculated by Pylon Plans from the full national dataset, not supplied by the FCC.
"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.