Tower 1002786 — Grand Island, NY
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002786 — tower (type not specified) near Grand Island, 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 1002786 is a 292 m (959 ft) tower near Grand Island, Erie County, New York. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1970, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 10, 2001. It is registered to SINCLAIR TELEVISION OF BUFFALO, INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002786 |
| Unique system identifier | 108729 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1970 |
| Registration issued | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 10, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 69-BOS-206-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 7, 16, 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
SINCLAIR TELEVISION OF BUFFALO, INC.
Grand Island, NY · FRN 0006144943
Location
- Address
- 951 WHITEHAVEN RD
- City
- Grand Island
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 14072
- County
- Erie County
- County FIPS
- 36029
- Coordinates
- 43.02417, -78.92750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002786 compared with others?
At 292 m, structure 1002786 is about 4.1 times the 72 m average across the 232 structures registered in Erie County. It is about 4.8 times the New York average of 62 m across 3,755 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 3.8 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 276 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 292 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 180 m, which puts the top of the structure 472 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002786, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Grand Island in Erie County, New York, at coordinates 43.02417, -78.92750, with the site address filed as "951 WHITEHAVEN RD". Erie County has 232 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 62 New York counties with registrations, and 164 of them are marked constructed. New York as a whole has 3,755 registrations, the 23rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Grand Island, NY · 1033433, a tower at 346 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 1002786 on Aug 14, 2001. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 220 in New York.
Who owns antenna structure 1002786?
The FCC record lists SINCLAIR TELEVISION OF BUFFALO, INC. of Grand Island, NY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006144943.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 69-BOS-206-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, 7, 16, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1002786?
Its registered overall height above ground is 292 m (959 ft), and 472 m (1,549 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002786?
The registered owner is SINCLAIR TELEVISION OF BUFFALO, INC..
Where is antenna structure 1002786?
It is located near Grand Island, Erie County, New York at 951 WHITEHAVEN RD (43.02417, -78.92750). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1970.
What type of structure is 1002786?
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 Erie County, NY?
Erie County has 232 FCC-registered antenna structures, 164 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 62 counties in New York.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002786, weekly bulk file.
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 1002786, Grand Island, Erie County, New York”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-york/grand-island-1002786 (data as of October 20, 2026).