Tower 1015653 — Portsmouth, OH
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1015653 — tower (type not specified) near Portsmouth, Ohio. 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 1015653 is a 78 m (255 ft) tower near Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1984, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 7, 2004. It is registered to Verizon North Inc, which holds 41 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1015653 |
| Unique system identifier | 118586 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Jan 7, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 7, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 84-AGL-1145-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1F |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
Irving, TX · FRN 0004350237
Holds 41 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SE CORNER 17TH & KINNEY STS
- City
- Portsmouth
- State
- Ohio
- ZIP
- 45662
- County
- Scioto County
- County FIPS
- 39145
- Coordinates
- 38.74472, -82.99056
Within ~40 km
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- Pedro, OH · 1308748152 m
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How tall is structure 1015653 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1015653 is roughly in line with the 84 m average across the 67 structures registered in Scioto County. It is roughly in line with the Ohio average of 73 m across 8,210 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 164 m, which puts the top of the structure 242 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1015653, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Portsmouth in Scioto County, Ohio, at coordinates 38.74472, -82.99056, with the site address filed as "SE CORNER 17TH & KINNEY STS". Scioto County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 46th-largest count among the 88 Ohio counties with registrations, and 46 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 Carter, KY · 1239655, a tower at 425 m (granted (not yet 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 1015653 on Jan 7, 2005. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 508 in Ohio.
Who owns antenna structure 1015653?
The FCC record lists Verizon North Inc of Irving, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004350237. Across the registry it holds 41 structure registrations, the 399th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 6 in Ohio. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (36 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 84-AGL-1145-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1F, 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 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1015653?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 242 m (793 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1015653?
The registered owner is Verizon North Inc, which holds 41 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1015653?
It is located near Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio at SE CORNER 17TH & KINNEY STS (38.74472, -82.99056). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1015653?
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 Scioto County, OH?
Scioto County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 46th-largest count among 88 counties in Ohio.
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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 1015653, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio”, https://towercensus.com/towers/ohio/portsmouth-1015653 (data as of October 13, 2026).