Guyed tower 1003433 — Needham Heights, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003433 — guyed tower near Needham Heights, Massachusetts. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003433 is a 395 m (1,296 ft) guyed tower near Needham Heights, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1957. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003433 |
| Unique system identifier | 109228 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1957 |
| Registration issued | Apr 7, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ANE-1323-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 350 Cedar Street (282685)
- City
- Needham Heights
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02494
- County
- Norfolk County
- County FIPS
- 25021
- Coordinates
- 42.31033, -71.23658
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003433 compared with others?
At 395 m, structure 1003433 is about 6.8 times the 58 m average across the 118 structures registered in Norfolk County. It is about 6.7 times the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 3.7 times that figure. It is the 2nd-tallest constructed structure registered in Massachusetts.
The supporting structure itself measures 363 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 395 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 47 m, which puts the top of the structure 442 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003433, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Needham Heights in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.31033, -71.23658, with the site address filed as "350 Cedar Street (282685)". Norfolk County has 118 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 71 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 1003433 on Apr 7, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1003433?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ANE-1323-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 1003433?
Its registered overall height above ground is 395 m (1,296 ft), and 442 m (1,449 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003433?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003433?
It is located near Needham Heights, Norfolk County, Massachusetts at 350 Cedar Street (282685) (42.31033, -71.23658). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1957.
What type of structure is 1003433?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Norfolk County, MA?
Norfolk County has 118 FCC-registered antenna structures, 71 of them constructed — the 6th-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 1003433, Needham Heights, Norfolk County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/needham-heights-1003433 (data as of October 13, 2026).