Guyed tower 1286673 — Thurmont, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286673 — guyed tower near Thurmont, Maryland. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286673 is a 55 m (182 ft) guyed tower near Thurmont, Frederick County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1988. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286673 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686101 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Jan 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AEA-12322-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 14259 Graceham Road (207778)
- City
- Thurmont
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21788
- County
- Frederick County
- County FIPS
- 24021
- Coordinates
- 39.62472, -77.39119
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286673 compared with others?
At 55 m, structure 1286673 is roughly in line with the 57 m average across the 120 structures registered in Frederick County. It is about 21% below the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 54 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 55 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 157 m, which puts the top of the structure 212 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286673, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Thurmont in Frederick County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.62472, -77.39119, with the site address filed as "14259 Graceham Road (207778)". 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 Cooksville, MD · 1058414, a lattice tower at 153 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 1286673 on Jan 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1286673?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AEA-12322-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 1286673?
Its registered overall height above ground is 55 m (182 ft), and 212 m (697 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286673?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286673?
It is located near Thurmont, Frederick County, Maryland at 14259 Graceham Road (207778) (39.62472, -77.39119). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1988.
What type of structure is 1286673?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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 1286673, Thurmont, Frederick County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/thurmont-1286673 (data as of October 13, 2026).