Lattice tower 1049519 — Higganum, CT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049519 — lattice tower near Higganum, Connecticut. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049519 is a 121 m (396 ft) lattice tower near Higganum, Middlesex County, Connecticut. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 5, 1957. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049519 |
| Unique system identifier | 611239 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 5, 1957 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ANE-1598-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 373 Chamberlain Hill Rd (88010)
- City
- Higganum
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06441
- County
- Middlesex County
- County FIPS
- 09007
- Coordinates
- 41.49611, -72.61814
Within ~40 km
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1049519 compared with others?
At 121 m, structure 1049519 is about twice the 57 m average across the 43 structures registered in Middlesex County. It is about twice the Connecticut average of 59 m across 674 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 66% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 112 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 121 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 180 m, which puts the top of the structure 301 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049519, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Higganum in Middlesex County, Connecticut, at coordinates 41.49611, -72.61814, with the site address filed as "373 Chamberlain Hill Rd (88010)". Middlesex County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 8 Connecticut counties with registrations, and 33 of them are marked constructed. Connecticut as a whole has 674 registrations, the 45th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Farmington, CT · 1025118, a tower at 523 m (granted (not yet 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 1049519 on Sep 15, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 482 in Connecticut.
Who owns antenna structure 1049519?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-ANE-1598-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049519?
Its registered overall height above ground is 121 m (396 ft), and 301 m (986 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049519?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1049519?
It is located near Higganum, Middlesex County, Connecticut at 373 Chamberlain Hill Rd (88010) (41.49611, -72.61814). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 5, 1957.
What type of structure is 1049519?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Middlesex County, CT?
Middlesex County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 7th-largest count among 8 counties in Connecticut.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1049519, Higganum, Middlesex County, Connecticut”, https://towercensus.com/towers/connecticut/higganum-1049519 (data as of October 20, 2026).