Tower 1220365 — Suitland, MD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1220365 — tower (type not specified) near Suitland, 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 1220365 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to UNITED STATES ARMY SIGNAL ACTIVITY MDW, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1220365 |
| Unique system identifier | 2618071 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Dec 5, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AEA-2278-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
UNITED STATES ARMY SIGNAL ACTIVITY MDW
Fort Mc Nair, DC · FRN 0006142574
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4700 BLOCK SILVER HILL ROAD
- City
- Suitland
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20748
- County
- Prince George's County
- County FIPS
- 24033
- Coordinates
- 38.84444, -76.96975
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1220365 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1220365 is about 81% above the 54 m average across the 209 structures registered in Prince George's County. It is about 39% 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 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 85 m, which puts the top of the structure 182 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1220365, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Suitland in Prince George's County, Maryland, at coordinates 38.84444, -76.96975, with the site address filed as "4700 BLOCK SILVER HILL ROAD". Prince George's County has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 145 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 Annapolis, MD · 1225569, a guyed tower at 275 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1220365 on Dec 5, 2000. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 161 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1220365?
The FCC record lists UNITED STATES ARMY SIGNAL ACTIVITY MDW of Fort Mc Nair, DC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006142574. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 1 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AEA-2278-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1220365?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 182 m (598 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1220365?
The registered owner is UNITED STATES ARMY SIGNAL ACTIVITY MDW, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1220365?
It is located near Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland at 4700 BLOCK SILVER HILL ROAD (38.84444, -76.96975). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1220365?
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 Prince George's County, MD?
Prince George's County has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, 145 of them constructed — the largest count among 24 counties in Maryland.
Related pages
- Antenna structures in Maryland· 1,911 registered
- Antenna structures in Prince George's County· 209 registered
- UNITED STATES ARMY SIGNAL ACTIVITY-MILITARY DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON portfolio· 2 structures
- Tallest towers in Maryland
- Structure types explained· Tower (type not specified)
- The 100 tallest towers in the US
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1220365, weekly bulk file.
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 1220365, Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/suitland-1220365 (data as of October 20, 2026).