Lattice tower 1280399 — Smithfield, ME
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280399 — lattice tower near Smithfield, Maine. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280399 is a 60 m (196 ft) lattice tower near Smithfield, Somerset County, Maine. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 22, 2011. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280399 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679827 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 11, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ANE-1246-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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 166 Mt Tom Road
- City
- Smithfield
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04978
- County
- Somerset County
- County FIPS
- 23025
- Coordinates
- 44.65578, -69.83528
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1280399 compared with others?
At 60 m, structure 1280399 is about 11% below the 67 m average across the 44 structures registered in Somerset County. It is roughly in line with the Maine average of 65 m across 1,018 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 18% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 56 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 60 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 226 m, which puts the top of the structure 285 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280399, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Smithfield in Somerset County, Maine, at coordinates 44.65578, -69.83528, with the site address filed as "166 Mt Tom Road". Somerset County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 16 Maine counties with registrations, and 35 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 Clinton, ME · 1002674, a guyed tower at 130 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 1280399 on Sep 11, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 782 in Maine.
Who owns antenna structure 1280399?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 208 in Maine. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ANE-1246-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 1280399?
Its registered overall height above ground is 60 m (196 ft), and 285 m (936 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280399?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280399?
It is located near Smithfield, Somerset County, Maine at 166 Mt Tom Road (44.65578, -69.83528). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 22, 2011.
What type of structure is 1280399?
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 Somerset County, ME?
Somerset County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 35 of them constructed — the 10th-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 1280399, Smithfield, Somerset County, Maine”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maine/smithfield-1280399 (data as of October 13, 2026).