Tower 1006316 — Nantucket, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006316 — tower (type not specified) near Nantucket, 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 1006316 is a 68 m (223 ft) tower near Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 1, 2010. It is registered to Verizon New England Inc., which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006316 |
| Unique system identifier | 111480 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 1, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Aug 9, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ane-249-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
Washington, DC · FRN 0003628971
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SWAIN HILL & MADAKET RD
- City
- Nantucket
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02554
- County
- Nantucket County
- County FIPS
- 25019
- Coordinates
- 41.28500, -70.13972
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Mast · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1006316 compared with others?
At 68 m, structure 1006316 is roughly in line with the 65 m average across the 9 structures registered in Nantucket County. It is about 15% above the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 11% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 68 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 15 m, which puts the top of the structure 83 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006316, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Nantucket in Nantucket County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 41.28500, -70.13972, with the site address filed as "SWAIN HILL & MADAKET RD". Nantucket County has 9 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 5 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 Nantucket, MA · 1234182, a tower at 143 m (dismantled).
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 1006316 on Aug 9, 2022. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1006316?
The FCC record lists Verizon New England Inc. of Washington, DC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003628971. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 9 in Massachusetts. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ane-249-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 1006316?
Its registered overall height above ground is 68 m (223 ft), and 83 m (272 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006316?
The registered owner is Verizon New England Inc., which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1006316?
It is located near Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts at SWAIN HILL & MADAKET RD (41.28500, -70.13972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 1, 2010.
What type of structure is 1006316?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Nantucket County, MA?
Nantucket County has 9 FCC-registered antenna structures, 5 of them constructed — the 14th-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1006316, Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/nantucket-1006316 (data as of October 6, 2026).