4-tower array 1059004 — Germantown, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059004 — antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) near Germantown, Maryland.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059004 is a 123 m (404 ft) 4-tower array near Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 20, 1992. It is registered to Vertical Bridge Towers III, LLC, which holds 80 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1059004 |
| Unique system identifier | 619174 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) (4TA3) |
| Date constructed | Oct 20, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-AEA-1848-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Vertical Bridge Towers III, LLC
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0027277458
Holds 80 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 3 - 16925 BLACK ROCK RD
- City
- Germantown
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20874
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 24031
- Coordinates
- 39.13528, -77.30222
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1059004 compared with others?
At 123 m, structure 1059004 is about 70% above the 73 m average across the 158 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 76% above the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations. Among the 300 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (4TA3), the average overall height is 83 m, so this one is about 49% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 123 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 122 m, which puts the top of the structure 245 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1059004, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Germantown in Montgomery County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.13528, -77.30222, with the site address filed as "TWR 3 - 16925 BLACK ROCK 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 "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 1059004 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1059004?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge Towers III, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0027277458. Across the registry it holds 80 structure registrations, the 244th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 9 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (24 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-AEA-1848-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1059004?
Its registered overall height above ground is 123 m (404 ft), and 245 m (802 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1059004?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge Towers III, LLC, which holds 80 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1059004?
It is located near Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland at TWR 3 - 16925 BLACK ROCK RD (39.13528, -77.30222). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 20, 1992.
What type of structure is 1059004?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 4TA3, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4)". 300 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 1059004, Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/germantown-1059004 (data as of October 20, 2026).