Pole 1285862 — Carteret, NJ
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285862 — pole near Carteret, New Jersey. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285862 is a 33 m (108 ft) pole near Carteret, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to New York SMSA Limited Partnership, which holds 89 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285862 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685290 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Dec 9, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AEA-3549-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
New York SMSA Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003473220
Holds 89 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 12
- City
- Carteret
- State
- New Jersey
- ZIP
- 07008
- County
- Middlesex County
- County FIPS
- 34023
- Coordinates
- 40.59433, -74.23058
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285862 compared with others?
At 33 m, structure 1285862 is about 43% below the 57 m average across the 86 structures registered in Middlesex County. It is about 39% below the New Jersey average of 54 m across 1,851 registrations. Among the 16,546 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 31 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 33 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 9 m, which puts the top of the structure 42 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285862, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carteret in Middlesex County, New Jersey, at coordinates 40.59433, -74.23058, with the site address filed as "New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 12". Middlesex County has 86 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 21 New Jersey counties with registrations, and 56 of them are marked constructed. New Jersey as a whole has 1,851 registrations, the 34th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is New York, NY · 1263701, a building tower at 546 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 1285862 on Dec 9, 2016. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 166 in New Jersey.
Who owns antenna structure 1285862?
The FCC record lists New York SMSA Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003473220. Across the registry it holds 89 structure registrations, the 218th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 48 in New Jersey. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (25 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AEA-3549-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1285862?
Its registered overall height above ground is 33 m (108 ft), and 42 m (138 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285862?
The registered owner is New York SMSA Limited Partnership, which holds 89 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285862?
It is located near Carteret, Middlesex County, New Jersey at New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 12 (40.59433, -74.23058). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1285862?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,546 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Middlesex County, NJ?
Middlesex County has 86 FCC-registered antenna structures, 56 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 21 counties in New Jersey.
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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 1285862, Carteret, Middlesex County, New Jersey”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-jersey/carteret-1285862 (data as of October 20, 2026).