Lattice tower 1297488 — North Tonawanda, NY
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297488 — lattice tower near North Tonawanda, New York. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297488 is a 61 m (199 ft) lattice tower near North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Dec 27, 2017, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 9, 2015. It is registered to Horvath Towers III, LLC, which holds 505 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297488 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697007 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 9, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AEA-2874-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
South Bend, IN · FRN 0013457312
Holds 505 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6571 Shawnee Road (HV943 North Tonawanda)
- City
- North Tonawanda
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 14120
- County
- Niagara County
- County FIPS
- 36063
- Coordinates
- 43.11047, -78.83017
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297488 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1297488 is roughly in line with the 58 m average across the 81 structures registered in Niagara County. It is roughly in line with the New York average of 62 m across 3,755 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 17% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 183 m, which puts the top of the structure 244 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297488, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near North Tonawanda in Niagara County, New York, at coordinates 43.11047, -78.83017, with the site address filed as "6571 Shawnee Road (HV943 North Tonawanda)". Niagara County has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 62 New York counties with registrations, and 52 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 1297488 on Jan 27, 2022. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 220 in New York.
Who owns antenna structure 1297488?
The FCC record lists Horvath Towers III, LLC of South Bend, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0013457312. Across the registry it holds 505 structure registrations, the 50th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 41 in New York. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (209 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AEA-2874-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 1297488?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 244 m (800 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297488?
The registered owner is Horvath Towers III, LLC, which holds 505 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297488?
It is located near North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York at 6571 Shawnee Road (HV943 North Tonawanda) (43.11047, -78.83017). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 27, 2017.
What type of structure is 1297488?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Niagara County, NY?
Niagara County has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them constructed — the 14th-largest count among 62 counties in New York.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297488, 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 1297488, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-york/north-tonawanda-1297488 (data as of October 20, 2026).