Tower 1201796 — Bennington, NY
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1201796 — tower (type not specified) near Bennington, New York. 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 1201796 is a 96 m (315 ft) tower near Bennington, Wyoming County, New York. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jun 15, 1977, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 8, 2011. It is registered to HOLY FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS, which holds 8 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1201796 |
| Unique system identifier | 2598482 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 15, 1977 |
| Registration issued | Mar 28, 2011 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 8, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 80-AEA-762-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| 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
Amherst, NY · FRN 0005907746
Holds 8 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- North of Steadman Road, 1.2 km east of Tinkham Road
- City
- Bennington
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 14011
- County
- Wyoming County
- County FIPS
- 36121
- Coordinates
- 42.84756, -78.35000
Within ~40 km
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- Colden, NY · 1001756328 m
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How tall is structure 1201796 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1201796 is about 18% above the 81 m average across the 39 structures registered in Wyoming County. It is about 56% above the New York average of 62 m across 3,754 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 26% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 94 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 412 m, which puts the top of the structure 508 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1201796, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bennington in Wyoming County, New York, at coordinates 42.84756, -78.35000, with the site address filed as "North of Steadman Road, 1.2 km east of Tinkham Road". Wyoming County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 35th-largest count among the 62 New York counties with registrations, and 30 of them are marked constructed. New York as a whole has 3,754 registrations, the 23rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Colden, NY · 1001756, a tower at 328 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 1201796 on Mar 28, 2011. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 220 in New York.
Who owns antenna structure 1201796?
The FCC record lists HOLY FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS of Amherst, NY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005907746. Across the registry it holds 8 structure registrations, including 8 in New York. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 80-AEA-762-OE, 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 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1201796?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 508 m (1,665 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1201796?
The registered owner is HOLY FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS, which holds 8 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1201796?
It is located near Bennington, Wyoming County, New York at North of Steadman Road, 1.2 km east of Tinkham Road (42.84756, -78.35000). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jun 15, 1977.
What type of structure is 1201796?
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 Wyoming County, NY?
Wyoming County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 35th-largest count among 62 counties in New York.
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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 1201796, Bennington, Wyoming County, New York”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-york/bennington-1201796 (data as of October 13, 2026).