Guyed tower 1000493 — Rochester, NY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000493 — guyed tower near Rochester, New York. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000493 is a 183 m (600 ft) guyed tower near Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 19, 2005. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1000493 |
| Unique system identifier | 97071 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 19, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AEA-8083-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 480 Ferrano St. (5500)
- City
- Rochester
- State
- New York
- ZIP
- 14606
- County
- Monroe County
- County FIPS
- 36055
- Coordinates
- 43.17028, -77.67289
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1000493 compared with others?
At 183 m, structure 1000493 is about 3.5 times the 53 m average across the 221 structures registered in Monroe County. It is about 3.0 times the New York average of 62 m across 3,755 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 72% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 171 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 183 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 165 m, which puts the top of the structure 348 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1000493, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rochester in Monroe County, New York, at coordinates 43.17028, -77.67289, with the site address filed as "480 Ferrano St. (5500)". Monroe County has 221 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 62 New York counties with registrations, and 172 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 Pavilion, NY · 1059111, a guyed tower at 305 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1000493 on Feb 5, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,735 in New York.
Who owns antenna structure 1000493?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-AEA-8083-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1000493?
Its registered overall height above ground is 183 m (600 ft), and 348 m (1,140 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1000493?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1000493?
It is located near Rochester, Monroe County, New York at 480 Ferrano St. (5500) (43.17028, -77.67289). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 19, 2005.
What type of structure is 1000493?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Monroe County, NY?
Monroe County has 221 FCC-registered antenna structures, 172 of them constructed — the 3rd-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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1000493, Rochester, Monroe County, New York”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-york/rochester-1000493 (data as of October 20, 2026).