Tower 1218301 — Newton, MA
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1218301 — 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 1218301 is a 397 m (1,301 ft) tower near Newton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to American Tower Corp/Broadcast Group, which holds 13 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1218301 |
| Unique system identifier | 2615877 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ANE-0157-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| 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
American Tower Corp/Broadcast Group
Westwood, MA · FRN 0005833660
Holds 13 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1165 Chestnut St.
- City
- Newton
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02494
- County
- Norfolk County
- County FIPS
- 25021
- Coordinates
- 42.30342, -71.21836
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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- Newton, MA · 1218346411 m
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Guyed tower · Constructed
- Hudson, MA · 1046935382 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Newton, MA · 1004623382 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1218301 compared with others?
At 397 m, structure 1218301 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 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 5.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 357 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 397 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 45 m, which puts the top of the structure 442 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1218301, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Newton in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.30342, -71.21836, with the site address filed as "1165 Chestnut St.". 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 "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1218301 on Feb 5, 2003. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 165 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1218301?
The FCC record lists American Tower Corp/Broadcast Group of Westwood, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005833660. Across the registry it holds 13 structure registrations, including 4 in Massachusetts. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (13 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ANE-0157-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 1218301?
Its registered overall height above ground is 397 m (1,301 ft), and 442 m (1,449 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1218301?
The registered owner is American Tower Corp/Broadcast Group, which holds 13 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1218301?
It is located near Newton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts at 1165 Chestnut St. (42.30342, -71.21836). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1218301?
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. 75,247 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 1218301, Newton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/newton-1218301 (data as of October 13, 2026).