Tower 1057249 — Worton, MD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1057249 — tower (type not specified) near Worton, 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 1057249 is a 60 m (198 ft) tower near Worton, Kent County, Maryland. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 17, 1974. It is registered to KENT, COUNTY OF DBA = WKHS NON COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL FM RADIO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1057249 |
| Unique system identifier | 617731 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 17, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Dec 22, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| 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
KENT, COUNTY OF DBA = WKHS NON COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL FM RADIO
Chestertown, MD · FRN 0008717738
Location
- Address
- E CORNER OF MD RT 297 & 298
- City
- Worton
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21678
- County
- Kent County
- County FIPS
- 24029
- Coordinates
- 39.28194, -76.09028
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Lattice tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1057249 compared with others?
At 60 m, structure 1057249 is about 28% below the 84 m average across the 13 structures registered in Kent County. It is about 14% 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 21% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 60 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 65 m, which puts the top of the structure 125 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1057249, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Worton in Kent County, Maryland, at coordinates 39.28194, -76.09028, with the site address filed as "E CORNER OF MD RT 297 & 298". Kent County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 24th-largest count among the 24 Maryland counties with registrations, and 10 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 · 1244335, a lattice tower at 183 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 1057249 on Dec 22, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,312 in Maryland.
Who owns antenna structure 1057249?
The FCC record lists KENT, COUNTY OF DBA = WKHS NON COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL FM RADIO of Chestertown, MD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0008717738.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1057249?
Its registered overall height above ground is 60 m (198 ft), and 125 m (409 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1057249?
The registered owner is KENT, COUNTY OF DBA = WKHS NON COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL FM RADIO.
Where is antenna structure 1057249?
It is located near Worton, Kent County, Maryland at E CORNER OF MD RT 297 & 298 (39.28194, -76.09028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 17, 1974.
What type of structure is 1057249?
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 Kent County, MD?
Kent County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them constructed — the 24th-largest count among 24 counties in Maryland.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1057249, weekly bulk file.
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 1057249, Worton, Kent County, Maryland”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maryland/worton-1057249 (data as of October 13, 2026).