5-tower array 1058785 — Ashland, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1058785 — antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5) near Ashland, Massachusetts.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1058785 is a 165 m (540 ft) 5-tower array near Ashland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1980. It is registered to METRO-BOSTON BROADCASTING, INC. DBA = TOWER SITES, LIMITED.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1058785 |
| Unique system identifier | 618995 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5) (5TA5) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1980 |
| Registration issued | Dec 28, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ANE-0240-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
METRO-BOSTON BROADCASTING, INC. DBA = TOWER SITES, LIMITED
Dallas, TX
Location
- Address
- TWR 5 - EAST END OF SEWELL STREET
- City
- Ashland
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01721
- County
- Middlesex County
- County FIPS
- 25017
- Coordinates
- 42.24722, -71.42278
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Newton, MA · 1218349411 m
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
- Newton, MA · 1218346411 m
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
- Newton, MA · 1218301397 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1058785 compared with others?
At 165 m, structure 1058785 is about 2.6 times the 62 m average across the 273 structures registered in Middlesex County. It is about 2.8 times the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 96 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (5TA5), the average overall height is 91 m, so this one is about 82% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 49 m, which puts the top of the structure 213 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1058785, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ashland in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.24722, -71.42278, with the site address filed as "TWR 5 - EAST END OF SEWELL STREET". Middlesex County has 273 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 146 of them are marked constructed. Massachusetts as a whole has 1,508 registrations, the 38th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Newton-02494, MA · 1227884, a tower at 413 m (canceled).
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 1058785 on Dec 28, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1058785?
The FCC record lists METRO-BOSTON BROADCASTING, INC. DBA = TOWER SITES, LIMITED of Dallas, TX as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ANE-0240-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1058785?
Its registered overall height above ground is 165 m (540 ft), and 213 m (700 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1058785?
The registered owner is METRO-BOSTON BROADCASTING, INC. DBA = TOWER SITES, LIMITED.
Where is antenna structure 1058785?
It is located near Ashland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at TWR 5 - EAST END OF SEWELL STREET (42.24722, -71.42278). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1980.
What type of structure is 1058785?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 5TA5, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5)". 96 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Middlesex County, MA?
Middlesex County has 273 FCC-registered antenna structures, 146 of them constructed — the largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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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 1058785, Ashland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/ashland-1058785 (data as of October 13, 2026).