Tower 1008328 — Newton, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008328 — tower (type not specified) near Newton, 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 1008328 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1964. It is registered to MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008328 |
| Unique system identifier | 113073 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1964 |
| Registration issued | Feb 4, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 92-ANE-139-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| 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 TURNPIKE AUTHORITY
Weston, MA · FRN 0003606480
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- EXIT 16 MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE
- City
- Newton
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02465
- County
- Middlesex County
- County FIPS
- 25017
- Coordinates
- 42.34778, -71.23500
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
- Newton, MA · 1218346411 m
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
- Newton, MA · 1218349411 m
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
- Newton, MA · 1218301397 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Hudson, MA · 1046935382 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1008328 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1008328 is about 57% above the 62 m average across the 273 structures registered in Middlesex County. It is about 65% 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 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 15 m, which puts the top of the structure 113 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008328, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Newton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.34778, -71.23500, with the site address filed as "EXIT 16 MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE". 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 1008328 on Feb 4, 1997. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1008328?
The FCC record lists MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY of Weston, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003606480. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Massachusetts. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 92-ANE-139-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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 1008328?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 113 m (369 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008328?
The registered owner is MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008328?
It is located near Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at EXIT 16 MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE (42.34778, -71.23500). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1964.
What type of structure is 1008328?
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 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1008328, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/newton-1008328 (data as of October 6, 2026).