Guyed tower 1040501 — Columbus, OH
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040501 — guyed tower near Columbus, Ohio. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040501 is a 314 m (1,029 ft) guyed tower near Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 26, 2025. It is registered to WBNS-TV, Inc., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1040501 |
| Unique system identifier | 604051 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 26, 2025 |
| Registration issued | Jun 26, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-7905-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 9, 15 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style F (8) |
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
McLean, VA · FRN 0003021060
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 766 TWIN RIVERS DRIVE
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Ohio
- ZIP
- 43215
- County
- Franklin County
- County FIPS
- 39049
- Coordinates
- 39.97092, -83.02756
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1040501 compared with others?
At 314 m, structure 1040501 is about 5.5 times the 57 m average across the 405 structures registered in Franklin County. It is about 4.3 times the Ohio average of 73 m across 8,210 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 2.9 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 277 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 314 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 220 m, which puts the top of the structure 533 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1040501, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio, at coordinates 39.97092, -83.02756, with the site address filed as "766 TWIN RIVERS DRIVE". Franklin County has 405 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 88 Ohio counties with registrations, and 288 of them are marked constructed. Ohio as a whole has 8,210 registrations, the 4th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Williamsport, OH · 1014714, a tower at 349 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 1040501 on Jun 26, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 6,161 in Ohio.
Who owns antenna structure 1040501?
The FCC record lists WBNS-TV, Inc. of McLean, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003021060. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Ohio. Its most common filed structure-type code is POLE (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-7905-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 8, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style F". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 9, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1040501?
Its registered overall height above ground is 314 m (1,029 ft), and 533 m (1,749 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1040501?
The registered owner is WBNS-TV, Inc., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1040501?
It is located near Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio at 766 TWIN RIVERS DRIVE (39.97092, -83.02756). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 26, 2025.
What type of structure is 1040501?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Franklin County, OH?
Franklin County has 405 FCC-registered antenna structures, 288 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 88 counties in Ohio.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040501, weekly bulk file.
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 1040501, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio”, https://towercensus.com/towers/ohio/columbus-1040501 (data as of October 13, 2026).