Tower 1238143 — Plainville, CT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1238143 — tower (type not specified) near Plainville, Connecticut. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1238143 is a 26 m (85 ft) tower near Plainville, Hartford County, Connecticut. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 27, 2003. It is registered to PLAINVILLE, TOWN OF, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1238143 |
| Unique system identifier | 2636388 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 27, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Mar 21, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ANE-141-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
Plainville, CT · FRN 0008236150
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ONE CENTRAL SQUARE
- City
- Plainville
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06062
- County
- Hartford County
- County FIPS
- 09003
- Coordinates
- 41.67186, -72.86714
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1238143 compared with others?
At 26 m, structure 1238143 is about 43% of the 61 m average across the 177 structures registered in Hartford County. It is about 44% of the Connecticut average of 59 m across 672 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 34% of that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 58 m, which puts the top of the structure 84 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1238143, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Plainville in Hartford County, Connecticut, at coordinates 41.67186, -72.86714, with the site address filed as "ONE CENTRAL SQUARE". Hartford County has 177 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 8 Connecticut counties with registrations, and 122 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 1238143 on Mar 21, 2003. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 482 in Connecticut.
Who owns antenna structure 1238143?
The FCC record lists PLAINVILLE, TOWN OF of Plainville, CT as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0008236150. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Connecticut. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ANE-141-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 1238143?
Its registered overall height above ground is 26 m (85 ft), and 84 m (275 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1238143?
The registered owner is PLAINVILLE, TOWN OF, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1238143?
It is located near Plainville, Hartford County, Connecticut at ONE CENTRAL SQUARE (41.67186, -72.86714). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 27, 2003.
What type of structure is 1238143?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hartford County, CT?
Hartford County has 177 FCC-registered antenna structures, 122 of them constructed — the largest count among 8 counties in Connecticut.
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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 1238143, Plainville, Hartford County, Connecticut”, https://towercensus.com/towers/connecticut/plainville-1238143 (data as of October 13, 2026).