Tower 1268923 — Woods Hole, MA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1268923 — tower (type not specified) near Woods Hole, 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 1268923 is a 125 m (410 ft) tower near Woods Hole, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1268923 |
| Unique system identifier | 2668270 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jul 6, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-WTE-3296-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
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole, MA · FRN 0015054695
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- WHOI Quisset Campus, 266 Woods Hole Rd.
- City
- Woods Hole
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02540
- County
- Barnstable County
- County FIPS
- 25001
- Coordinates
- 41.53431, -70.65014
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1268923 compared with others?
At 125 m, structure 1268923 is about twice the 63 m average across the 94 structures registered in Barnstable County. It is about twice the Massachusetts average of 59 m across 1,508 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 64% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 80 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 125 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 26 m, which puts the top of the structure 151 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1268923, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Woods Hole in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, at coordinates 41.53431, -70.65014, with the site address filed as "WHOI Quisset Campus, 266 Woods Hole Rd.". Barnstable County has 94 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 55 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 East Freetown, MA · 1005125, a tower at 255 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1268923 on Jul 6, 2009. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 135 in Massachusetts.
Who owns antenna structure 1268923?
The FCC record lists Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution of Woods Hole, 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 2008-WTE-3296-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 1268923?
Its registered overall height above ground is 125 m (410 ft), and 151 m (495 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1268923?
The registered owner is Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1268923?
It is located near Woods Hole, Barnstable County, Massachusetts at WHOI Quisset Campus, 266 Woods Hole Rd. (41.53431, -70.65014). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1268923?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Barnstable County, MA?
Barnstable County has 94 FCC-registered antenna structures, 55 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 14 counties in Massachusetts.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1268923, Woods Hole, Barnstable County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/woods-hole-1268923 (data as of October 20, 2026).