A project planned for Bricktown in downtown Oklahoma City has drawn worldwide attention, thanks to the promised construction of what would be the tallest skyscraper in the United States.
However, the construction of the Legends Tower, a 1,907-foot-tall skyscraper planned in the project’s second phase, has sparked considerable skepticism about whether the tower will actually be built, and it has been identified as a potential hazard by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The structure would be placed a few blocks away from Oklahoma City’s current tallest building, Devon Tower.
Here’s how tall this building is and how it compares to the rest of our skyline and the nation.
How tall would Legends Tower be?
If built as planned, the 1,907-foot-tall Legends Tower would be the fourth tower at the Boardwalk at Bricktown, and the tallest in the country, surpassing One World Trade Center’s 1,776 feet.
First announced in 2023, the tower would consist of apartments and a hotel.
A rendering of Boardwalk at Bricktown with Devon Tower in the background. Provided by AO Architecture.
How tall is Devon Tower?
The tallest building currently in Oklahoma City is the Devon Tower. The Devon Tower stands at 844 feet tall.
Legends Tower, which would be in Lower Bricktown, would be over twice the height of the Devon Tower, if built at the 1,907 height.
Is the Legends Tower going to be an air hazard?
Despite the excitement from many about the prospect of the tower, others have expressed concerns about its safety.
The Federal Aviation Administration opposes the tower’s height, following warnings from local airports, pilots, and at least one airline that it would jeopardize flight operations in the area.
Julie Morgan, manager of the FAA’s Obstruction Evaluation Group in Fort Worth, notified Matteson in a Dec. 4, 2024, letter that if the building is built at 1,907 feet high, it will be a “hazard to air navigation.”
“The study disclosed that the described structure would have a substantial adverse effect on air navigation,” Morgan wrote. “This determination becomes final on January 13, 2025, unless a petition is timely filed.”
Matteson told The Oklahoman he is “working through the issues” with the FAA and local and state authorities to mitigate concerns. With the tallest tower being part of phase 2, Matteson said, “We have time to work through those issues.”
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