Lattice tower 1320380 — Silver Spring, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1320380 — lattice tower near Silver Spring, Maryland. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1320380 is a 66 m (215 ft) lattice tower near Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 21, 2023. It is registered to WASHINGTON METRO AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY WMATA, which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1320380 |
| Unique system identifier | 2720358 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Registration issued | Feb 25, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AEA-13126-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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 METRO AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY WMATA
Landover, MD · FRN 0004675385
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 12750 LAYHILL ROAD
- City
- Silver Spring
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20906
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 24031
- Coordinates
- 39.06706, -77.05383
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1320380 compared with others?
At 66 m, structure 1320380 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 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 10% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 66 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 127 m, which puts the top of the structure 192 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1320380, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.06706, -77.05383, with the site address filed as "12750 LAYHILL ROAD". 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 Catonsville, MD · 1036304, a guyed tower at 291 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 1320380 on Feb 25, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1320380?
The FCC record lists WASHINGTON METRO AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY WMATA of Landover, MD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004675385. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 5 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (6 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AEA-13126-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1320380?
Its registered overall height above ground is 66 m (215 ft), and 192 m (630 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1320380?
The registered owner is WASHINGTON METRO AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY WMATA, which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1320380?
It is located near Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland at 12750 LAYHILL ROAD (39.06706, -77.05383). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 21, 2023.
What type of structure is 1320380?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1320380, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1320380, Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/silver-spring-1320380 (data as of October 6, 2026).