Crane · 2026
Tower Crane - AU Barbara Drummond Thorne
Auburn, AL · near Auburn University Rgnl (3.0 mi)
What this outcome means
The FAA studied the proposal and concluded it would not be a hazard to air navigation. A no-hazard determination is not permanent — it carries an expiration date, and if the structure is not built by then the case has to be re-filed.
The proposal, in the filer's words
"We are proposing to erect a tower crane at 32°.6022\ -85°.4837. This crane will be used to construct a new Academic Facility for Auburn University. The radius of the crane will be 245' and the height of the crane will be 175'. The total duration will be 16 months starting on 4/1/2026""
Filing details
- Case number (ASN)
- 2026-ASO-5504-OE
- Structure
- Tower Crane - AU Barbara Drummond Thorne
- Type
- Crane / tower
- Category
- Crane
- Height above ground
- 175 ft
- Height above sea level
- 851 ft
- Site elevation
- 676 ft
- Notice of
- New Construction
- Duration
- Temporary
- Marking & lighting
- —
Timeline
- Filed
- March 12, 2026
- Determined
- March 30, 2026
- Determination expires
- September 30, 2027
A determination that lapses before the structure is built has to be re-filed. The FAA does not send a reminder.
Who filed it
- Sponsor
- Auburn Facilities Management
- Representative
- Hayden Bruner
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Location
- Coordinates
- 32.602089, -85.483031
- Degrees / minutes / seconds
- 32°36'07.5"N 85°28'58.9"W
- County
- Lee
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About this record
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Source: FAA Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) public archive (oeaaa.faa.gov), data as of September 12, 2026. Compiled by LOS Analyzer (Idea Engine LLC). This is not an official FAA record or an FAA determination; the FAA's portal is authoritative. LOS Analyzer is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA.
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