Tower 1045309 — Washington, DC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1045309 — tower (type not specified) near Washington, District of Columbia. 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 1045309 is a 131 m (428 ft) tower near Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 15, 2011. It is registered to THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1045309 |
| Unique system identifier | 607978 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Apr 15, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AEA-1252-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
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC · FRN 0002108165
Location
- Address
- 4400 MASS. AVENUE, NW
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20016
- County
- District of Columbia
- County FIPS
- 11001
- Coordinates
- 38.93628, -77.09208
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1045309 compared with others?
At 131 m, structure 1045309 is about 2.2 times the 58 m average across the 84 structures registered in District of Columbia. It is about 2.2 times the District of Columbia average of 58 m across 84 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 71% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 129 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 131 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 111 m, which puts the top of the structure 242 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1045309, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Washington in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, at coordinates 38.93628, -77.09208, with the site address filed as "4400 MASS. AVENUE, NW". District of Columbia has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 1 District of Columbia counties with registrations, and 30 of them are marked constructed. District of Columbia as a whole has 84 registrations, the 51st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Catonsville, MD · 1036304, a guyed tower at 291 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 1045309 on Apr 15, 2011. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 30 in District of Columbia.
Who owns antenna structure 1045309?
The FCC record lists THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of Washington, DC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002108165.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AEA-1252-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 1045309?
Its registered overall height above ground is 131 m (428 ft), and 242 m (793 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1045309?
The registered owner is THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
Where is antenna structure 1045309?
It is located near Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia at 4400 MASS. AVENUE, NW (38.93628, -77.09208). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 15, 2011.
What type of structure is 1045309?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in District of Columbia, DC?
District of Columbia has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the largest count among 1 counties in District of Columbia.
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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 1045309, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/district-of-columbia/washington-1045309 (data as of October 20, 2026).