Monopole 1296402 — Mount Desert, ME
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296402 — monopole near Mount Desert, Maine. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296402 is a 39 m (129 ft) monopole near Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 18, 2015. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296402 |
| Unique system identifier | 2695921 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 18, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Jan 23, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ANE-3632-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 28 Gatehouse Road (284993)
- City
- Mount Desert
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04660
- County
- Hancock County
- County FIPS
- 23009
- Coordinates
- 44.31058, -68.27956
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296402 compared with others?
At 39 m, structure 1296402 is about 43% below the 69 m average across the 51 structures registered in Hancock County. It is about 39% below the Maine average of 65 m across 1,018 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 38 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 39 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 79 m, which puts the top of the structure 119 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296402, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mount Desert in Hancock County, Maine, at coordinates 44.31058, -68.27956, with the site address filed as "28 Gatehouse Road (284993)". Hancock County has 51 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 16 Maine counties with registrations, and 47 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 Surry Township, ME · 1022675, a 2-tower array at 138 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 1296402 on Jan 23, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 782 in Maine.
Who owns antenna structure 1296402?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ANE-3632-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 1296402?
Its registered overall height above ground is 39 m (129 ft), and 119 m (389 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296402?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296402?
It is located near Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine at 28 Gatehouse Road (284993) (44.31058, -68.27956). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 18, 2015.
What type of structure is 1296402?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hancock County, ME?
Hancock County has 51 FCC-registered antenna structures, 47 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1296402, Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maine/mount-desert-1296402 (data as of October 13, 2026).