Structure 1266257 — Mardela Springs, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1266257 — unspecified structure near Mardela Springs, Maryland.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1266257 is a 106 m (348 ft) structure near Mardela Springs, Wicomico County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 23, 2009. It is registered to State of Maryland, MIEMSS, which holds 124 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1266257 |
| Unique system identifier | 2665604 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Feb 23, 2009 |
| Registration issued | May 17, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AEA-2866-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
Baltimore, MD · FRN 0002134146
Holds 124 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 9975 Sharptown Road
- City
- Mardela Springs
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21837
- County
- Wicomico County
- County FIPS
- 24045
- Coordinates
- 38.46967, -75.74769
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1266257 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1266257 is about 20% above the 88 m average across the 56 structures registered in Wicomico County. It is about 52% above the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 6 m, which puts the top of the structure 112 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1266257, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mardela Springs in Wicomico County, Maryland, at coordinates 38.46967, -75.74769, with the site address filed as "9975 Sharptown Road". Wicomico County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 46 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 Sharptown, MD · 1043201, a tower at 310 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 1266257 on May 17, 2018. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1266257?
The FCC record lists State of Maryland, MIEMSS of Baltimore, MD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002134146. Across the registry it holds 124 structure registrations, the 164th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 124 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (66 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AEA-2866-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 1266257?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (348 ft), and 112 m (368 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1266257?
The registered owner is State of Maryland, MIEMSS, which holds 124 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1266257?
It is located near Mardela Springs, Wicomico County, Maryland at 9975 Sharptown Road (38.46967, -75.74769). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 23, 2009.
What type of structure is 1266257?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wicomico County, MD?
Wicomico County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 15th-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 1266257, Mardela Springs, Wicomico County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/mardela-springs-1266257 (data as of October 20, 2026).