Pole 1209665 — Medford, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209665 — pole near Medford, Massachusetts. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209665 is a 67 m (220 ft) pole near Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1985. It is registered to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, which holds 13 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1209665 |
| Unique system identifier | 2606762 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1985 |
| Registration issued | Feb 17, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ANE-0807-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
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Jamaica Plain, MA · FRN 0003621059
Holds 13 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- MBTA WELLINGTON YARD OFF OF REVERE BEACH PARKWAY
- City
- Medford
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02155
- County
- Middlesex County
- County FIPS
- 25017
- Coordinates
- 42.40333, -71.07972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1209665 compared with others?
At 67 m, structure 1209665 is roughly in line with the 62 m average across the 273 structures registered in Middlesex County. It is about 13% above the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 16,546 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 67 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 3 m, which puts the top of the structure 70 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1209665, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Medford in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.40333, -71.07972, with the site address filed as "MBTA WELLINGTON YARD OFF OF REVERE BEACH PARKWAY". 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 1209665 on Feb 17, 2000. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1209665?
The FCC record lists Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority of Jamaica Plain, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003621059. Across the registry it holds 13 structure registrations, including 13 in Massachusetts. Its most common filed structure-type code is POLE (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-ANE-0807-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 1209665?
Its registered overall height above ground is 67 m (220 ft), and 70 m (230 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1209665?
The registered owner is Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, which holds 13 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1209665?
It is located near Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at MBTA WELLINGTON YARD OFF OF REVERE BEACH PARKWAY (42.40333, -71.07972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1985.
What type of structure is 1209665?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,546 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 1209665, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/medford-1209665 (data as of October 13, 2026).