Tower 1217829 — Parsonsburg, MD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1217829 — tower (type not specified) near Parsonsburg, 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 1217829 is a 129 m (425 ft) tower near Parsonsburg, Wicomico County, Maryland. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1998, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 15, 2002. It is registered to NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC INC, which holds 69 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1217829 |
| Unique system identifier | 2615405 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Aug 15, 2002 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 15, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AEA-3394-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 COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC INC
Reston, VA · FRN 0002154086
Holds 69 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- GREEN BRANCH RD
- City
- Parsonsburg
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21874
- County
- Wicomico County
- County FIPS
- 24045
- Coordinates
- 38.43992, -75.36008
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1217829 compared with others?
At 129 m, structure 1217829 is about 46% above the 88 m average across the 56 structures registered in Wicomico County. It is about 85% above the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 70% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 123 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 129 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 11 m, which puts the top of the structure 140 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1217829, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Parsonsburg in Wicomico County, Maryland, at coordinates 38.43992, -75.36008, with the site address filed as "GREEN BRANCH RD". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1217829 on Aug 15, 2002. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 92 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1217829?
The FCC record lists NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC INC of Reston, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002154086. Across the registry it holds 69 structure registrations, the 274th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 10 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (51 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AEA-3394-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 1217829?
Its registered overall height above ground is 129 m (425 ft), and 140 m (459 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1217829?
The registered owner is NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC INC, which holds 69 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1217829?
It is located near Parsonsburg, Wicomico County, Maryland at GREEN BRANCH RD (38.43992, -75.36008). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1998.
What type of structure is 1217829?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
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 1217829, Parsonsburg, Wicomico County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/parsonsburg-1217829 (data as of October 20, 2026).