Tower 1208706 — Lexington, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208706 — tower (type not specified) near Lexington, Massachusetts. 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 1208706 is a 29 m (95 ft) tower near Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 15, 2004. It is registered to MIT Lincoln Laboratory, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1208706 |
| Unique system identifier | 2605656 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 15, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Aug 30, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ANE-818-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Lexington, MA · FRN 0005190731
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 244 WOOD STREET (BALLOON HOUSE TOWER)
- City
- Lexington
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01731
- County
- Middlesex County
- County FIPS
- 25017
- Coordinates
- 42.45675, -71.26478
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1208706 compared with others?
At 29 m, structure 1208706 is about half of the 62 m average across the 273 structures registered in Middlesex County. It is about half of the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 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 38% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 20 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 29 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 79 m, which puts the top of the structure 108 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1208706, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lexington in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.45675, -71.26478, with the site address filed as "244 WOOD STREET (BALLOON HOUSE TOWER)". 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 1208706 on Aug 30, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1208706?
The FCC record lists MIT Lincoln Laboratory of Lexington, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005190731. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 4 in Massachusetts. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ANE-818-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1208706?
Its registered overall height above ground is 29 m (95 ft), and 108 m (355 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1208706?
The registered owner is MIT Lincoln Laboratory, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1208706?
It is located near Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at 244 WOOD STREET (BALLOON HOUSE TOWER) (42.45675, -71.26478). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 15, 2004.
What type of structure is 1208706?
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 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 1208706, Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/lexington-1208706 (data as of October 13, 2026).