Lattice tower 1278578 — Berlin, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278578 — lattice tower near Berlin, Pennsylvania. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278578 is a 78 m (256 ft) lattice tower near Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 20, 2011. It is registered to SBA Towers VII, LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278578 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678006 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Dec 6, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AEA-17474-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 591 Fairview Road (PA12441-S)
- City
- Berlin
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15530
- County
- Somerset County
- County FIPS
- 42111
- Coordinates
- 39.91886, -78.96781
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278578 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1278578 is roughly in line with the 74 m average across the 130 structures registered in Somerset County. It is about 17% above the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,759 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 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 724 m, which puts the top of the structure 802 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278578, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Berlin in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 39.91886, -78.96781, with the site address filed as "591 Fairview Road (PA12441-S)". Somerset County has 130 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 87 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 Frostburg, MD · 1045836, a tower at 136 m (terminated).
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 1278578 on Dec 6, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1278578?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers VII, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-AEA-17474-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1278578?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (256 ft), and 802 m (2,630 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278578?
The registered owner is SBA Towers VII, LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278578?
It is located near Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania at 591 Fairview Road (PA12441-S) (39.91886, -78.96781). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 20, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278578?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Somerset County, PA?
Somerset County has 130 FCC-registered antenna structures, 87 of them constructed — the 14th-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 1278578, Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/berlin-1278578 (data as of October 13, 2026).