Tower 1270068 — Newton, MS
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1270068 — tower (type not specified) near Newton, Mississippi. 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 1270068 is a 62 m (203 ft) tower near Newton, Newton County, Mississippi. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Sep 26, 2009, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 31, 2012. It is registered to MetroCast Communications of Mississippi, LLC, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1270068 |
| Unique system identifier | 2669415 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 26, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Jan 2, 2013 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 31, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASO-1206-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
MetroCast Communications of Mississippi, LLC
Frazer, PA
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 10 HERITAGE STREET
- City
- Newton
- State
- Mississippi
- ZIP
- 39345
- County
- Newton County
- County FIPS
- 28101
- Coordinates
- 32.31911, -89.17919
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1270068 compared with others?
At 62 m, structure 1270068 is about 32% below the 91 m average across the 53 structures registered in Newton County. It is about 32% below the Mississippi average of 92 m across 4,896 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 19% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 136 m, which puts the top of the structure 198 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1270068, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Newton in Newton County, Mississippi, at coordinates 32.31911, -89.17919, with the site address filed as "10 HERITAGE STREET". Newton County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 37th-largest count among the 82 Mississippi counties with registrations, and 37 of them are marked constructed. Mississippi as a whole has 4,896 registrations, the 16th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Raleigh, MS · 1250734, a guyed tower at 389 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1270068 on Jan 2, 2013. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 243 in Mississippi.
Who owns antenna structure 1270068?
The FCC record lists MetroCast Communications of Mississippi, LLC of Frazer, PA as the registered owner. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Mississippi. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASO-1206-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1270068?
Its registered overall height above ground is 62 m (203 ft), and 198 m (649 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1270068?
The registered owner is MetroCast Communications of Mississippi, LLC, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1270068?
It is located near Newton, Newton County, Mississippi at 10 HERITAGE STREET (32.31911, -89.17919). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Sep 26, 2009.
What type of structure is 1270068?
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 Newton County, MS?
Newton County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 37th-largest count among 82 counties in Mississippi.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1270068, weekly bulk file.
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 1270068, Newton, Newton County, Mississippi”, https://towercensus.com/towers/mississippi/newton-1270068 (data as of October 13, 2026).