Structure 1047824 — Germantown, MD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1047824 — unspecified structure near Germantown, Maryland.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1047824 is a 113 m (370 ft) structure near Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1998, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 21, 2025. It is registered to POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, which holds 26 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1047824 |
| Unique system identifier | 609872 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 21, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AEA-1908-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
Washington, DC · FRN 0002108785
Holds 26 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- PEPCO SUBSTATION 118 1701 GERMANTOWN RD
- City
- Germantown
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20874
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 24031
- Coordinates
- 39.13761, -77.29331
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Washington · 1036576232 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Guyed tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1047824 compared with others?
At 113 m, structure 1047824 is about 56% above the 73 m average across the 158 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 61% above the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 113 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 111 m, which puts the top of the structure 224 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1047824, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Germantown in Montgomery County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.13761, -77.29331, with the site address filed as "PEPCO SUBSTATION 118 1701 GERMANTOWN 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 Bethesda, MD · 1035708, a tower at 247 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1047824 on Mar 12, 2026. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 92 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1047824?
The FCC record lists POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY of Washington, DC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002108785. Across the registry it holds 26 structure registrations, including 24 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (12 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AEA-1908-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1047824?
Its registered overall height above ground is 113 m (370 ft), and 224 m (735 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1047824?
The registered owner is POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, which holds 26 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1047824?
It is located near Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland at PEPCO SUBSTATION 118 1701 GERMANTOWN RD (39.13761, -77.29331). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1998.
What type of structure is 1047824?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
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 1047824, Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/germantown-1047824 (data as of October 20, 2026).