Tower 1278719 — Smithsburg, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278719 — tower (type not specified) near Smithsburg, 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 1278719 is a 61 m (199 ft) tower near Smithsburg, Frederick County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 31, 2011. It is registered to FREDERICK, COUNTY OF, which holds 12 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278719 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678147 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Oct 19, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AEA-1005-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Frederick, MD · FRN 0004668372
Holds 12 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 14042A Tower Road
- City
- Smithsburg
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21783
- County
- Frederick County
- County FIPS
- 24021
- Coordinates
- 39.61922, -77.49508
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278719 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1278719 is roughly in line with the 57 m average across the 120 structures registered in Frederick County. It is about 13% below 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 about 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 573 m, which puts the top of the structure 634 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278719, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Smithsburg in Frederick County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.61922, -77.49508, with the site address filed as "14042A Tower Road". Frederick County has 120 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 73 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 Clarksburg, MD · 1238964, a lattice tower at 152 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 1278719 on Oct 19, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1278719?
The FCC record lists FREDERICK, COUNTY OF of Frederick, MD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004668372. Across the registry it holds 12 structure registrations, including 12 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (9 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AEA-1005-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278719?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 634 m (2,079 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278719?
The registered owner is FREDERICK, COUNTY OF, which holds 12 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278719?
It is located near Smithsburg, Frederick County, Maryland at 14042A Tower Road (39.61922, -77.49508). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 31, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278719?
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 Frederick County, MD?
Frederick County has 120 FCC-registered antenna structures, 73 of them constructed — the 5th-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 1278719, Smithsburg, Frederick County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/smithsburg-1278719 (data as of October 13, 2026).