3-tower array 1038100 — Laurel, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038100 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) near Laurel, Maryland.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038100 is a 76 m (248 ft) 3-tower array near Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1965. It is registered to ZGS Radio, Inc., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1038100 |
| Unique system identifier | 602419 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) (3TA1) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1965 |
| Registration issued | Sep 26, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AEA-1453-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
Arlington, VA · FRN 0005005772
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 1 - BOWIE RD AT BRIARCHIP DR
- City
- Laurel
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20708
- County
- Prince George's County
- County FIPS
- 24033
- Coordinates
- 39.08250, -76.83972
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1038100 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1038100 is about 41% above the 54 m average across the 209 structures registered in Prince George's County. It is roughly in line with the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations. Among the 379 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA1), the average overall height is 87 m, so this one is about 13% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 2 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 35 m, which puts the top of the structure 111 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1038100, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Laurel in Prince George's County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.08250, -76.83972, with the site address filed as "TWR 1 - BOWIE RD AT BRIARCHIP DR". Prince George's County has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 145 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 Baltimore, MD · 1044237, a guyed tower at 390 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 1038100 on Sep 26, 2007. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1038100?
The FCC record lists ZGS Radio, Inc. of Arlington, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005005772. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is 3TA1 (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AEA-1453-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 1038100?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (248 ft), and 111 m (363 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1038100?
The registered owner is ZGS Radio, Inc., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1038100?
It is located near Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland at TWR 1 - BOWIE RD AT BRIARCHIP DR (39.08250, -76.83972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1965.
What type of structure is 1038100?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3)". 379 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Prince George's County, MD?
Prince George's County has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, 145 of them constructed — the largest count among 24 counties in Maryland.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038100, weekly bulk file.
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 1038100, Laurel, Prince George's County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/laurel-1038100 (data as of October 13, 2026).