Lattice tower 1294498 — New Bedford, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294498 — lattice tower near New Bedford, Massachusetts. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294498 is a 183 m (600 ft) lattice tower near New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 21, 2016. It is registered to WIRELESS EDGE TOWERS III, LLC, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1294498 |
| Unique system identifier | 2694017 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 21, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Apr 17, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-ANE-2542-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 9, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
| Marking notes | FAA Style F w/Bird Deviation |
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
Rhinebeck, NY · FRN 0036919629
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 503 McArthur Drive
- City
- New Bedford
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02744
- County
- Bristol County
- County FIPS
- 25005
- Coordinates
- 41.62228, -70.91875
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1294498 compared with others?
At 183 m, structure 1294498 is about 2.8 times the 65 m average across the 154 structures registered in Bristol County. It is about 3.1 times the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 2.5 times that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 3 m, which puts the top of the structure 186 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1294498, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 41.62228, -70.91875, with the site address filed as "503 McArthur Drive". Bristol County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 95 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 Tiverton, RI · 1023324, a guyed tower at 305 m (constructed).
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 1294498 on Apr 17, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1294498?
The FCC record lists WIRELESS EDGE TOWERS III, LLC of Rhinebeck, NY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0036919629. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 2 in Massachusetts. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-ANE-2542-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 3, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Other". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 9, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1294498?
Its registered overall height above ground is 183 m (600 ft), and 186 m (609 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1294498?
The registered owner is WIRELESS EDGE TOWERS III, LLC, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1294498?
It is located near New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts at 503 McArthur Drive (41.62228, -70.91875). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 21, 2016.
What type of structure is 1294498?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bristol County, MA?
Bristol County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, 95 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294498, 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 1294498, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/new-bedford-1294498 (data as of October 13, 2026).