Lattice tower 1285385 — Madison, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285385 — lattice tower near Madison, Pennsylvania. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285385 is a 98 m (320 ft) lattice tower near Madison, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 19, 2012. It is registered to Armstrong County Department of Public Safety, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285385 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684813 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 19, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Oct 10, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AEA-3492-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
Armstrong County Department of Public Safety
Kittanning, PA · FRN 0003170610
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- State Route 1002
- City
- Madison
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 16259
- County
- Armstrong County
- County FIPS
- 42005
- Coordinates
- 40.96658, -79.52189
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285385 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1285385 is about 16% above the 84 m average across the 51 structures registered in Armstrong County. It is about 46% 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 about 34% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 448 m, which puts the top of the structure 546 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285385, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Madison in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.96658, -79.52189, with the site address filed as "State Route 1002". Armstrong County has 51 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 44th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 42 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 Butler, PA · 1026673, a guyed tower at 158 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 1285385 on Oct 10, 2012. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1285385?
The FCC record lists Armstrong County Department of Public Safety of Kittanning, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003170610. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AEA-3492-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 1285385?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 546 m (1,791 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285385?
The registered owner is Armstrong County Department of Public Safety, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285385?
It is located near Madison, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania at State Route 1002 (40.96658, -79.52189). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 19, 2012.
What type of structure is 1285385?
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 Armstrong County, PA?
Armstrong County has 51 FCC-registered antenna structures, 42 of them constructed — the 44th-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 1285385, Madison, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/madison-1285385 (data as of October 13, 2026).