Tower 1257940 — Erie, PA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257940 — tower (type not specified) near Erie, 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 1257940 is a 43 m (140 ft) tower near Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 11, 2007, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 4, 2009. It is registered to Mobile Communication Service, Inc., which holds 17 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1257940 |
| Unique system identifier | 2657106 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 11, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Mar 6, 2009 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 4, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AEA-1779-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Mobile Communication Service, Inc.
Meadville, PA · FRN 0003188133
Holds 17 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 265 Pennbriar Drive
- City
- Erie
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 16509
- County
- Erie County
- County FIPS
- 42049
- Coordinates
- 42.07528, -80.03750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1257940 compared with others?
At 43 m, structure 1257940 is about half of the 81 m average across the 151 structures registered in Erie County. It is about 36% below the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,761 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 44% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 43 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 339 m, which puts the top of the structure 382 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1257940, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 42.07528, -80.03750, with the site address filed as "265 Pennbriar Drive". Erie County has 151 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 117 of them are marked constructed. Pennsylvania as a whole has 5,761 registrations, the 11th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Erie, PA · 1221626, a structure at 257 m (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 1257940 on Mar 6, 2009. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 413 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1257940?
The FCC record lists Mobile Communication Service, Inc. of Meadville, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003188133. Across the registry it holds 17 structure registrations, including 16 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (11 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AEA-1779-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1257940?
Its registered overall height above ground is 43 m (140 ft), and 382 m (1,252 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1257940?
The registered owner is Mobile Communication Service, Inc., which holds 17 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1257940?
It is located near Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania at 265 Pennbriar Drive (42.07528, -80.03750). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 11, 2007.
What type of structure is 1257940?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Erie County, PA?
Erie County has 151 FCC-registered antenna structures, 117 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1257940, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/erie-1257940 (data as of October 20, 2026).