Lattice tower 1291645 — Middleton, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291645 — lattice tower near Middleton, Massachusetts. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291645 is a 78 m (255 ft) lattice tower near Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 20, 2014. It is registered to Massachusetts State 911 Department.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1291645 |
| Unique system identifier | 2691162 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 20, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Jun 19, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ANE-863-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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 State 911 Department
Middleton, MA · FRN 0022867139
Location
- Address
- 18 Manning Avenue
- City
- Middleton
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01949
- County
- Essex County
- County FIPS
- 25009
- Coordinates
- 42.59694, -70.98369
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1291645 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1291645 is about 54% above the 51 m average across the 125 structures registered in Essex County. It is about 31% above the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 61 m, which puts the top of the structure 138 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1291645, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Middleton in Essex County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.59694, -70.98369, with the site address filed as "18 Manning Avenue". Essex County has 125 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 70 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 1291645 on Jun 19, 2019. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1291645?
The FCC record lists Massachusetts State 911 Department of Middleton, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022867139.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ANE-863-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1291645?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 138 m (454 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1291645?
The registered owner is Massachusetts State 911 Department.
Where is antenna structure 1291645?
It is located near Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts at 18 Manning Avenue (42.59694, -70.98369). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 20, 2014.
What type of structure is 1291645?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Essex County, MA?
Essex County has 125 FCC-registered antenna structures, 70 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291645, 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 1291645, Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/middleton-1291645 (data as of October 13, 2026).