Guyed tower 1016490 — East Freetown, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016490 — guyed tower near East Freetown, Massachusetts. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016490 is a 235 m (772 ft) guyed tower near East Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 5, 2017. It is registered to Nexstar Media Inc., which holds 142 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016490 |
| Unique system identifier | 119239 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Registration issued | May 28, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-ANE-4779-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Irving, TX · FRN 0009961889
Holds 142 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 186 MIDDLEBORO RD
- City
- East Freetown
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02717
- County
- Bristol County
- County FIPS
- 25005
- Coordinates
- 41.77750, -70.92750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016490 compared with others?
At 235 m, structure 1016490 is about 3.6 times the 65 m average across the 154 structures registered in Bristol County. It is about 4.0 times the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 2.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 234 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 235 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 31 m, which puts the top of the structure 266 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016490, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near East Freetown in Bristol County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 41.77750, -70.92750, with the site address filed as "186 MIDDLEBORO RD". Bristol County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 95 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 Tiverton, RI · 1023324, a guyed tower at 305 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 1016490 on May 28, 2021. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 965 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1016490?
The FCC record lists Nexstar Media Inc. of Irving, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009961889. Across the registry it holds 142 structure registrations, the 149th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (67 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-ANE-4779-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016490?
Its registered overall height above ground is 235 m (772 ft), and 266 m (872 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016490?
The registered owner is Nexstar Media Inc., which holds 142 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016490?
It is located near East Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts at 186 MIDDLEBORO RD (41.77750, -70.92750). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 5, 2017.
What type of structure is 1016490?
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. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bristol County, MA?
Bristol County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, 95 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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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 1016490, East Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/east-freetown-1016490 (data as of October 20, 2026).