Lattice tower 1009576 — Waltham, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009576 — lattice tower near Waltham, Massachusetts. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009576 is a 72 m (236 ft) lattice tower near Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 1, 1989. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009576 |
| Unique system identifier | 98788 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 1, 1989 |
| Registration issued | Nov 30, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ANE-1870-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
- 50 Bear Hill Rd (412705)
- City
- Waltham
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02451
- County
- Middlesex County
- County FIPS
- 25017
- Coordinates
- 42.37842, -71.26728
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009576 compared with others?
At 72 m, structure 1009576 is about 15% above the 62 m average across the 273 structures registered in Middlesex County. It is about 21% above 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 68 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 72 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 82 m, which puts the top of the structure 154 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009576, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Waltham in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.37842, -71.26728, with the site address filed as "50 Bear Hill Rd (412705)". 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 1009576 on Nov 30, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1009576?
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-1870-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009576?
Its registered overall height above ground is 72 m (236 ft), and 154 m (506 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009576?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009576?
It is located near Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at 50 Bear Hill Rd (412705) (42.37842, -71.26728). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 1, 1989.
What type of structure is 1009576?
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 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 1009576, Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/waltham-1009576 (data as of October 13, 2026).