Lattice tower 1285806 — Gaithersburg, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285806 — lattice tower near Gaithersburg, Maryland. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285806 is a 60 m (198 ft) lattice tower near Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 7, 2019. It is registered to Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285806 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685234 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 7, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Apr 22, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AEA-2736-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
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Laurel, MD · FRN 0002133759
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8620 Pleasant Rd.
- City
- Gaithersburg
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20877
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 24031
- Coordinates
- 39.11942, -77.17961
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285806 compared with others?
At 60 m, structure 1285806 is about 17% below the 73 m average across the 158 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 14% below the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 17% 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 169 m, which puts the top of the structure 230 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285806, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.11942, -77.17961, with the site address filed as "8620 Pleasant Rd.". Montgomery County has 158 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 95 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 Owings Mills, MD · 1225570, a guyed tower at 281 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 1285806 on Apr 22, 2021. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1285806?
The FCC record lists Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission of Laurel, MD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002133759. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AEA-2736-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 1285806?
Its registered overall height above ground is 60 m (198 ft), and 230 m (753 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285806?
The registered owner is Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285806?
It is located near Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland at 8620 Pleasant Rd. (39.11942, -77.17961). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 7, 2019.
What type of structure is 1285806?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Montgomery County, MD?
Montgomery County has 158 FCC-registered antenna structures, 95 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 24 counties in Maryland.
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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 1285806, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/gaithersburg-1285806 (data as of October 20, 2026).