Tower 1271591 — Seneca, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1271591 — tower (type not specified) near Seneca, 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 1271591 is a 74 m (243 ft) tower near Seneca, Montgomery County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 12, 2009. It is registered to Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1271591 |
| Unique system identifier | 2670938 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 12, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Nov 2, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AEA-3176-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
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Laurel, MD · FRN 0002133759
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 12600 Great Seneca Highway Germantown, MD 20874
- City
- Seneca
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20874
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 24031
- Coordinates
- 39.14197, -77.27433
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1271591 compared with others?
At 74 m, structure 1271591 is roughly in line with the 73 m average across the 158 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is roughly in line with 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 70 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 74 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 98 m, which puts the top of the structure 172 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1271591, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Seneca in Montgomery County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.14197, -77.27433, with the site address filed as "12600 Great Seneca Highway Germantown, MD 20874". 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 1271591 on Nov 2, 2009. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1271591?
The FCC record lists Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission of Laurel, MD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002133759. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AEA-3176-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 1271591?
Its registered overall height above ground is 74 m (243 ft), and 172 m (563 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1271591?
The registered owner is Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1271591?
It is located near Seneca, Montgomery County, Maryland at 12600 Great Seneca Highway Germantown, MD 20874 (39.14197, -77.27433). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 12, 2009.
What type of structure is 1271591?
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 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1271591, Seneca, Montgomery County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/seneca-1271591 (data as of October 13, 2026).