Tower 1278018 — Winthrop, MA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278018 — tower (type not specified) near Winthrop, 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 1278018 is a 46 m (151 ft) tower near Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 9, 2012. It is registered to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278018 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677446 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 9, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Mar 2, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-WTE-15085-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 12, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
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 Water Resources Authority
Winthrop, MA · FRN 0015054695
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 190 Tafts Avenue
- City
- Winthrop
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02152
- County
- Suffolk County
- County FIPS
- 25025
- Coordinates
- 42.35442, -70.95803
Within ~40 km
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- Newton, MA · 1218301397 m
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Guyed tower · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1278018 compared with others?
At 46 m, structure 1278018 is about 38% below the 74 m average across the 78 structures registered in Suffolk County. It is about 22% below 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 40% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 13 m, which puts the top of the structure 59 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278018, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Winthrop in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 42.35442, -70.95803, with the site address filed as "190 Tafts Avenue". Suffolk County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 48 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 1278018 on Mar 2, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 966 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1278018?
The FCC record lists Massachusetts Water Resources Authority of Winthrop, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015054695. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 11 in Massachusetts. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-WTE-15085-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, 12, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278018?
Its registered overall height above ground is 46 m (151 ft), and 59 m (194 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278018?
The registered owner is Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278018?
It is located near Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at 190 Tafts Avenue (42.35442, -70.95803). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 9, 2012.
What type of structure is 1278018?
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 Suffolk County, MA?
Suffolk County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, 48 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1278018, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/winthrop-1278018 (data as of October 13, 2026).