Tower 1227426 — Hancock, MD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1227426 — tower (type not specified) near Hancock, 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 1227426 is a 81 m (265 ft) tower near Hancock, Washington County, Maryland. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jul 29, 2002, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 26, 2003. It is registered to NEXTEL PARTNERS OPERATING CORPORATION, which holds 142 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1227426 |
| Unique system identifier | 2625415 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 29, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Mar 27, 2003 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 26, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 01-AEA-0837-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
NEXTEL PARTNERS OPERATING CORPORATION
Minnetonka, MN
Holds 142 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 14724 Stumpf Road
- City
- Hancock
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21750
- County
- Washington County
- County FIPS
- 24043
- Coordinates
- 39.71381, -78.29264
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Guyed tower · Constructed
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Lattice tower · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1227426 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1227426 is about 33% above the 61 m average across the 80 structures registered in Washington County. It is about 15% above the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 381 m, which puts the top of the structure 462 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1227426, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hancock in Washington County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.71381, -78.29264, with the site address filed as "14724 Stumpf Road". Washington County has 80 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 59 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 Berkeley Springs, WV · 1035003, a tower at 142 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 1227426 on Mar 27, 2003. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 92 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1227426?
The FCC record lists NEXTEL PARTNERS OPERATING CORPORATION of Minnetonka, MN as the registered owner. Across the registry it holds 142 structure registrations, the 150th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (124 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 01-AEA-0837-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1227426?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 462 m (1,515 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1227426?
The registered owner is NEXTEL PARTNERS OPERATING CORPORATION, which holds 142 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1227426?
It is located near Hancock, Washington County, Maryland at 14724 Stumpf Road (39.71381, -78.29264). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jul 29, 2002.
What type of structure is 1227426?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Washington County, MD?
Washington County has 80 FCC-registered antenna structures, 59 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 24 counties in Maryland.
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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 1227426, Hancock, Washington County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/hancock-1227426 (data as of October 13, 2026).