Lattice tower 1239778 — Waldorf, MD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1239778 — lattice tower near Waldorf, Maryland. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1239778 is a 143 m (470 ft) lattice tower near Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on May 12, 2004. It is registered to Charles County Commissioners, which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1239778 |
| Unique system identifier | 2638522 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 12, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Nov 13, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AEA-3765-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
La Plata, MD · FRN 0002134864
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Waldorf Indstr. Park, 3470 Rockefeller Court
- City
- Waldorf
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20602
- County
- Charles County
- County FIPS
- 24017
- Coordinates
- 38.61775, -76.90856
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1239778 compared with others?
At 143 m, structure 1239778 is about 64% above the 87 m average across the 78 structures registered in Charles County. It is about twice the Maryland average of 70 m across 1,911 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 143 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 66 m, which puts the top of the structure 209 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1239778, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Waldorf in Charles County, Maryland, at coordinates 38.61775, -76.90856, with the site address filed as "Waldorf Indstr. Park, 3470 Rockefeller Court". Charles County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 53 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 1239778 on Nov 13, 2023. 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 1239778?
The FCC record lists Charles County Commissioners of La Plata, MD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002134864. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in Maryland. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AEA-3765-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 1239778?
Its registered overall height above ground is 143 m (470 ft), and 209 m (685 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1239778?
The registered owner is Charles County Commissioners, which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1239778?
It is located near Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland at Waldorf Indstr. Park, 3470 Rockefeller Court (38.61775, -76.90856). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on May 12, 2004.
What type of structure is 1239778?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Charles County, MD?
Charles County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1239778, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/waldorf-1239778 (data as of October 20, 2026).