Guyed tower 1022879 — Mars Hill, ME
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1022879 — guyed tower near Mars Hill, Maine. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1022879 is a 123 m (404 ft) guyed tower near Mars Hill, Aroostook County, Maine. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 30, 1998. It is registered to Townsquare Media of Presque Isle, Inc., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1022879 |
| Unique system identifier | 101375 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 30, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Aug 22, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ANE-5767-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Townsquare Media of Presque Isle, Inc.
Purchase, NY · FRN 0004997805
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NORTH PEAK OF MARS HILL, 4 KM EAST OF CITY
- City
- Mars Hill
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04758
- County
- Aroostook County
- County FIPS
- 23003
- Coordinates
- 46.54756, -67.80936
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1022879 compared with others?
At 123 m, structure 1022879 is about 82% above the 68 m average across the 82 structures registered in Aroostook County. It is about 90% above the Maine average of 65 m across 1,018 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 16% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 123 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 443 m, which puts the top of the structure 566 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1022879, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mars Hill in Aroostook County, Maine, at coordinates 46.54756, -67.80936, with the site address filed as "NORTH PEAK OF MARS HILL, 4 KM EAST OF CITY". Aroostook County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 16 Maine counties with registrations, and 64 of them are marked constructed. Maine as a whole has 1,018 registrations, the 43rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Presque Isle, ME · 1240929, a guyed tower at 127 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 1022879 on Aug 22, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 782 in Maine.
Who owns antenna structure 1022879?
The FCC record lists Townsquare Media of Presque Isle, Inc. of Purchase, NY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004997805. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Maine. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ANE-5767-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1022879?
Its registered overall height above ground is 123 m (404 ft), and 566 m (1,856 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1022879?
The registered owner is Townsquare Media of Presque Isle, Inc., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1022879?
It is located near Mars Hill, Aroostook County, Maine at NORTH PEAK OF MARS HILL, 4 KM EAST OF CITY (46.54756, -67.80936). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 30, 1998.
What type of structure is 1022879?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Aroostook County, ME?
Aroostook County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, 64 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 16 counties in Maine.
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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 1022879, Mars Hill, Aroostook County, Maine”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maine/mars-hill-1022879 (data as of October 13, 2026).