Building tower 1279247 — Washington, DC
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279247 — building with tower near Washington, District of Columbia. Building with a tower on top.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279247 is a 78 m (255 ft) building tower near Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to VHA Medical Center.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279247 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678675 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Building with tower (BTWR) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jun 7, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 92-AEA-0840-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
VHA Medical Center
Washington, DC · FRN 0020885281
Location
- Address
- Hospital Roof
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20010
- County
- District of Columbia
- County FIPS
- 11001
- Coordinates
- 38.92900, -77.01025
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279247 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1279247 is about 34% above the 58 m average across the 84 structures registered in District of Columbia. It is about 34% above the District of Columbia average of 58 m across 84 registrations. Among the 1,089 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (BTWR), the average overall height is 63 m, so this one is about 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 17 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 63 m, which puts the top of the structure 141 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279247, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Washington in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, at coordinates 38.92900, -77.01025, with the site address filed as "Hospital Roof". 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 "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1279247 on Jun 7, 2011. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 19 in District of Columbia.
Who owns antenna structure 1279247?
The FCC record lists VHA Medical Center of Washington, DC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020885281.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 92-AEA-0840-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1279247?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 141 m (461 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279247?
The registered owner is VHA Medical Center.
Where is antenna structure 1279247?
It is located near Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia at Hospital Roof (38.92900, -77.01025). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1279247?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code BTWR, which decodes to "Building with tower". Building with a tower on top. 1,089 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279247, weekly bulk file.
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 1279247, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/district-of-columbia/washington-1279247 (data as of October 20, 2026).