Building antenna 1242159 — Glendale, CA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242159 — building with antenna near Glendale, California. Building with an antenna mounted on top.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242159 is a 108 m (353 ft) building antenna near Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Mar 4, 2004, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 31, 2013. It is registered to KTNQ AM License Corp, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242159 |
| Unique system identifier | 2641114 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Building with antenna (BANT) |
| Date constructed | Mar 4, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 31, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AWP-1487-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Los Angeles, CA · FRN 0001587393
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 655 North Central
- City
- Glendale
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 91203
- County
- Los Angeles County
- County FIPS
- 06037
- Coordinates
- 34.15553, -118.25856
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Guyed tower · Constructed
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Building with tower · Terminated
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Building · Canceled
How tall is structure 1242159 compared with others?
At 108 m, structure 1242159 is about 3.9 times the 28 m average across the 2,132 structures registered in Los Angeles County. It is about 3.3 times the California average of 32 m across 11,860 registrations. Among the 1,597 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (BANT), the average overall height is 36 m, so this one is about 3.0 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 105 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 108 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 171 m, which puts the top of the structure 279 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242159, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Glendale in Los Angeles County, California, at coordinates 34.15553, -118.25856, with the site address filed as "655 North Central". Los Angeles County has 2,132 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 1,296 of them are marked constructed. California as a whole has 11,860 registrations, the 2nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Mount Wilson, CA · 1012836, a guyed tower at 296 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1242159 on Aug 15, 2024. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 960 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1242159?
The FCC record lists KTNQ AM License Corp of Los Angeles, CA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001587393. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in California. Its most common filed structure-type code is BANT (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AWP-1487-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1242159?
Its registered overall height above ground is 108 m (353 ft), and 279 m (914 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242159?
The registered owner is KTNQ AM License Corp, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1242159?
It is located near Glendale, Los Angeles County, California at 655 North Central (34.15553, -118.25856). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Mar 4, 2004.
What type of structure is 1242159?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code BANT, which decodes to "Building with antenna". Building with an antenna mounted on top. 1,597 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Los Angeles County, CA?
Los Angeles County has 2,132 FCC-registered antenna structures, 1,296 of them constructed — the largest count among 58 counties in California.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242159, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1242159, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/glendale-1242159 (data as of October 13, 2026).