Tower 1045836 — Frostburg, MD
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1045836 — tower (type not specified) near Frostburg, Maryland. 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 1045836 is a 136 m (446 ft) tower near Frostburg, Garrett County, Maryland. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 1990. It is registered to WTBO WKGO CORPORATION.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1045836 |
| Unique system identifier | 104886 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Nov 30, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AEA-0146-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| 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
WTBO WKGO CORPORATION
Cumberland, MD
Location
- Address
- 242 FINZEL RD
- City
- Frostburg
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21532
- County
- Garrett County
- County FIPS
- 24023
- Coordinates
- 39.68389, -78.96556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1045836 compared with others?
At 136 m, structure 1045836 is about 55% above the 88 m average across the 46 structures registered in Garrett County. It is about twice the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 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 78% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 135 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 136 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 835 m, which puts the top of the structure 971 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1045836, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Frostburg in Garrett County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.68389, -78.96556, with the site address filed as "242 FINZEL RD". Garrett County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 40 of them are marked constructed. Maryland as a whole has 1,911 registrations, the 33rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Deer Park, MD · 1224298, a lattice tower at 137 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1045836 on Nov 30, 1998. Nationally, 8,911 of the 197,833 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 110 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1045836?
The FCC record lists WTBO WKGO CORPORATION of Cumberland, MD as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AEA-0146-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 1045836?
Its registered overall height above ground is 136 m (446 ft), and 971 m (3,186 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1045836?
The registered owner is WTBO WKGO CORPORATION.
Where is antenna structure 1045836?
It is located near Frostburg, Garrett County, Maryland at 242 FINZEL RD (39.68389, -78.96556). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Jul 1, 1990.
What type of structure is 1045836?
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 Garrett County, MD?
Garrett County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them constructed — the 18th-largest count among 24 counties in Maryland.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1045836, 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 1045836, Frostburg, Garrett County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/frostburg-1045836 (data as of October 20, 2026).