Lattice tower 1296711 — Simsbury, CT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296711 — lattice tower near Simsbury, Connecticut. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296711 is a 37 m (120 ft) lattice tower near Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 15, 2016. It is registered to Eversource Energy Service Company, which holds 25 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296711 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696230 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 15, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Sep 19, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ANE-372-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
Eversource Energy Service Company
Hartford, CT · FRN 0003583721
Holds 25 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Structure is located approx. 500 feet East of Metacom Drive
- City
- Simsbury
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06070
- County
- Hartford County
- County FIPS
- 09003
- Coordinates
- 41.89244, -72.76953
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296711 compared with others?
At 37 m, structure 1296711 is about 40% below the 61 m average across the 177 structures registered in Hartford County. It is about 38% below the Connecticut average of 59 m across 672 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 31 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 37 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 141 m, which puts the top of the structure 178 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296711, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Simsbury in Hartford County, Connecticut, at coordinates 41.89244, -72.76953, with the site address filed as "Structure is located approx. 500 feet East of Metacom Drive". 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 1296711 on Sep 19, 2018. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 482 in Connecticut.
Who owns antenna structure 1296711?
The FCC record lists Eversource Energy Service Company of Hartford, CT as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003583721. Across the registry it holds 25 structure registrations, including 13 in Connecticut. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (9 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ANE-372-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 1296711?
Its registered overall height above ground is 37 m (120 ft), and 178 m (583 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296711?
The registered owner is Eversource Energy Service Company, which holds 25 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296711?
It is located near Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut at Structure is located approx. 500 feet East of Metacom Drive (41.89244, -72.76953). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 15, 2016.
What type of structure is 1296711?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296711, 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 1296711, Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut”, https://towercensus.com/towers/connecticut/simsbury-1296711 (data as of October 13, 2026).