Tower 1261488 — Upper Marlboro, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261488 — tower (type not specified) near Upper Marlboro, 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 1261488 is a 106 m (349 ft) tower near Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 27, 2008. It is registered to Maryland State Highway Administration, which holds 124 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261488 |
| Unique system identifier | 2660835 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Mar 22, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-AEA-5205-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
Maryland State Highway Administration
Baltimore, MD · FRN 0004668190
Holds 124 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6500 S.E. Crain Highway
- City
- Upper Marlboro
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20772
- County
- Prince George's County
- County FIPS
- 24033
- Coordinates
- 38.79728, -76.73892
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261488 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1261488 is about twice the 54 m average across the 209 structures registered in Prince George's County. It is about 52% 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 40% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 25 m, which puts the top of the structure 131 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261488, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland, at coordinates 38.79728, -76.73892, with the site address filed as "6500 S.E. Crain Highway". 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 "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 1261488 on Mar 22, 2019. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1261488?
The FCC record lists Maryland State Highway Administration of Baltimore, MD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004668190. Across the registry it holds 124 structure registrations, the 164th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 124 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (66 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-AEA-5205-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 1261488?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (349 ft), and 131 m (429 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261488?
The registered owner is Maryland State Highway Administration, which holds 124 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261488?
It is located near Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland at 6500 S.E. Crain Highway (38.79728, -76.73892). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 27, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261488?
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.
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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 1261488, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/upper-marlboro-1261488 (data as of October 20, 2026).