Tower 1256947 — Driftwood, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256947 — tower (type not specified) near Driftwood, 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 1256947 is a 85 m (280 ft) tower near Driftwood, Cameron County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 5, 2007. It is registered to Cameron County Board of Commissioners, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256947 |
| Unique system identifier | 2656113 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 5, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Jan 29, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-AEA-2776-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
Cameron County Board of Commissioners
Emporium, PA · FRN 0008379307
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2876 Grove Hill Road
- City
- Driftwood
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15832
- County
- Cameron County
- County FIPS
- 42023
- Coordinates
- 41.38831, -78.12617
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256947 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1256947 is roughly in line with the 82 m average across the 13 structures registered in Cameron County. It is about 28% 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 12% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 85 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 651 m, which puts the top of the structure 737 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256947, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Driftwood in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 41.38831, -78.12617, with the site address filed as "2876 Grove Hill Road". Cameron County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 66th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 9 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 Clearfield, PA · 1233572, a structure at 302 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 1256947 on Jan 29, 2007. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1256947?
The FCC record lists Cameron County Board of Commissioners of Emporium, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0008379307. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-AEA-2776-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 1256947?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (280 ft), and 737 m (2,417 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256947?
The registered owner is Cameron County Board of Commissioners, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256947?
It is located near Driftwood, Cameron County, Pennsylvania at 2876 Grove Hill Road (41.38831, -78.12617). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 5, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256947?
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 Cameron County, PA?
Cameron County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them constructed — the 66th-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 1256947, Driftwood, Cameron County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/driftwood-1256947 (data as of October 13, 2026).