Tower 1218346 — Newton, MA
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1218346 — 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 1218346 is a 411 m (1,349 ft) tower near Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is terminated. It is registered to American Tower Broadcast Group, which holds 13 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1218346 |
| Unique system identifier | 2615922 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Oct 12, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ANE-0343-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 9, 18, 21 |
| 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 Broadcast Group
Dedham, MA · FRN 0005833660
Holds 13 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1165 Chestnut St
- City
- Newton
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02464
- County
- Middlesex County
- County FIPS
- 25017
- Coordinates
- 42.30750, -71.22361
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
- Newton, MA · 1218301397 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Hudson, MA · 1046935382 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Newton, MA · 1004623382 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1218346 compared with others?
At 411 m, structure 1218346 is about 6.6 times the 62 m average across the 273 structures registered in Middlesex County. It is about 6.9 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 5.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 372 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 411 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 31 m, which puts the top of the structure 442 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1218346, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Newton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.30750, -71.22361, with the site address filed as "1165 Chestnut St". 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 "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1218346 on Oct 12, 2000. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 112 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1218346?
The FCC record lists American Tower Broadcast Group of Dedham, 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-0343-OE, 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 1, 3, 9, 18, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1218346?
Its registered overall height above ground is 411 m (1,349 ft), and 442 m (1,449 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1218346?
The registered owner is American Tower Broadcast Group, which holds 13 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1218346?
It is located near Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at 1165 Chestnut St (42.30750, -71.22361). Its status is terminated.
What type of structure is 1218346?
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 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1218346, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/newton-1218346 (data as of October 13, 2026).