Tower 1056708 — Ambridge, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1056708 — tower (type not specified) near Ambridge, Pennsylvania. 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 1056708 is a 124 m (406 ft) tower near Ambridge, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 27, 1988. It is registered to Sound Ideas Media, LLC, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1056708 |
| Unique system identifier | 617274 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 27, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Jul 20, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 83-AEA-0713-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 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
Beaver Falls, PA · FRN 0023220072
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 0.2 MI S OF BIG CREEK APPROX 0.7 MI W OF TURKEY RD
- City
- Ambridge
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15143
- County
- Allegheny County
- County FIPS
- 42003
- Coordinates
- 40.58556, -80.20278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1056708 compared with others?
At 124 m, structure 1056708 is about 74% above the 71 m average across the 275 structures registered in Allegheny County. It is about 85% above the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,759 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 about 62% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 124 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 274 m, which puts the top of the structure 398 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1056708, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ambridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.58556, -80.20278, with the site address filed as "0.2 MI S OF BIG CREEK APPROX 0.7 MI W OF TURKEY RD". Allegheny County has 275 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 209 of them are marked constructed. Pennsylvania as a whole has 5,759 registrations, the 11th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Buena Vista, PA · 1025144, a tower at 324 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 1056708 on Jul 20, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1056708?
The FCC record lists Sound Ideas Media, LLC of Beaver Falls, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023220072. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 83-AEA-0713-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, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1056708?
Its registered overall height above ground is 124 m (406 ft), and 398 m (1,306 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1056708?
The registered owner is Sound Ideas Media, LLC, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1056708?
It is located near Ambridge, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at 0.2 MI S OF BIG CREEK APPROX 0.7 MI W OF TURKEY RD (40.58556, -80.20278). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 27, 1988.
What type of structure is 1056708?
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 Allegheny County, PA?
Allegheny County has 275 FCC-registered antenna structures, 209 of them constructed — the largest count among 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
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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 1056708, Ambridge, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/ambridge-1056708 (data as of October 13, 2026).