3-tower array 1046053 — Naugatuck, CT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1046053 — antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) near Naugatuck, Connecticut.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1046053 is a 70 m (231 ft) 3-tower array near Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1958. It is registered to CANDIDO D. CARRELO DBA = WFNW-AM(2/3), CBA#23, FAA MOD.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1046053 |
| Unique system identifier | 104904 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) (3TA2) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1958 |
| Registration issued | Mar 3, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ANE-0384-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
CANDIDO D. CARRELO DBA = WFNW-AM(2/3), CBA#23, FAA MOD
Naugatuck, CT
Location
- Address
- TWR 2 - RED CARPET ROAD
- City
- Naugatuck
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06770
- County
- New Haven County
- County FIPS
- 09009
- Coordinates
- 41.51028, -73.05528
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1046053 compared with others?
At 70 m, structure 1046053 is about 25% above the 56 m average across the 151 structures registered in New Haven County. It is about 19% above the Connecticut average of 59 m across 672 registrations. Among the 375 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA2), the average overall height is 85 m, so this one is about 17% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 101 m, which puts the top of the structure 171 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1046053, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Naugatuck in New Haven County, Connecticut, at coordinates 41.51028, -73.05528, with the site address filed as "TWR 2 - RED CARPET ROAD". New Haven County has 151 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 8 Connecticut counties with registrations, and 109 of them are marked constructed. Connecticut as a whole has 672 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 1046053 on Mar 3, 1999. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 482 in Connecticut.
Who owns antenna structure 1046053?
The FCC record lists CANDIDO D. CARRELO DBA = WFNW-AM(2/3), CBA#23, FAA MOD of Naugatuck, CT as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ANE-0384-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 1046053?
Its registered overall height above ground is 70 m (231 ft), and 171 m (561 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1046053?
The registered owner is CANDIDO D. CARRELO DBA = WFNW-AM(2/3), CBA#23, FAA MOD.
Where is antenna structure 1046053?
It is located near Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut at TWR 2 - RED CARPET ROAD (41.51028, -73.05528). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1958.
What type of structure is 1046053?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA2, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3)". 375 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in New Haven County, CT?
New Haven County has 151 FCC-registered antenna structures, 109 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 8 counties in Connecticut.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1046053, 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 1046053, Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut”, https://towercensus.com/towers/connecticut/naugatuck-1046053 (data as of October 13, 2026).