3-tower array 1015779 — Modesto, CA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1015779 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) near Modesto, California.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1015779 is a 87 m (284 ft) 3-tower array near Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1963. It is registered to Punjabi American Media, LLC, which holds 14 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1015779 |
| Unique system identifier | 118690 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) (3TA1) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1963 |
| Registration issued | May 5, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 86-AWP-258-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
San Jose, CA · FRN 0024919888
Holds 14 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 1 - 2842 IOWA AVE
- City
- Modesto
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 95358
- County
- Stanislaus County
- County FIPS
- 06099
- Coordinates
- 37.59750, -121.07194
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1015779 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1015779 is about 82% above the 48 m average across the 146 structures registered in Stanislaus County. It is about 2.7 times the California average of 32 m across 11,857 registrations. Among the 379 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA1), the average overall height is 87 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 83 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 87 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 18 m, which puts the top of the structure 105 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1015779, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Modesto in Stanislaus County, California, at coordinates 37.59750, -121.07194, with the site address filed as "TWR 1 - 2842 IOWA AVE". Stanislaus County has 146 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 19th-largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 93 of them are marked constructed. California as a whole has 11,857 registrations, the 2nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Ripon, CA · 1233742, a tower at 164 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1015779 on May 5, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 6,865 in California.
Who owns antenna structure 1015779?
The FCC record lists Punjabi American Media, LLC of San Jose, CA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024919888. Across the registry it holds 14 structure registrations, including 14 in California. Its most common filed structure-type code is 3TA1 (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 86-AWP-258-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1015779?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (284 ft), and 105 m (344 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1015779?
The registered owner is Punjabi American Media, LLC, which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1015779?
It is located near Modesto, Stanislaus County, California at TWR 1 - 2842 IOWA AVE (37.59750, -121.07194). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1963.
What type of structure is 1015779?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3)". 379 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Stanislaus County, CA?
Stanislaus County has 146 FCC-registered antenna structures, 93 of them constructed — the 19th-largest count among 58 counties in California.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1015779, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/modesto-1015779 (data as of October 6, 2026).