Guyed tower 1026992 — Mountaintop, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026992 — guyed tower near Mountaintop, Pennsylvania. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026992 is a 257 m (843 ft) guyed tower near Mountaintop, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 21, 2024. It is registered to Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television Association, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1026992 |
| Unique system identifier | 127615 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Nov 14, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AEA-10167-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 15 |
| 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
Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television Association
Pittston, PA · FRN 0003263829
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- PENOBSCOT KNOB EXT OF STERLING ST
- City
- Mountaintop
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 18706
- County
- Luzerne County
- County FIPS
- 42079
- Coordinates
- 41.18211, -75.87083
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1026992 compared with others?
At 257 m, structure 1026992 is about 3.9 times the 67 m average across the 171 structures registered in Luzerne County. It is about 3.9 times the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,759 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 2.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 241 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 257 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 641 m, which puts the top of the structure 898 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026992, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mountaintop in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 41.18211, -75.87083, with the site address filed as "PENOBSCOT KNOB EXT OF STERLING ST". Luzerne County has 171 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 132 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 Hanover Township, PA · 1027162, a guyed tower at 257 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 1026992 on Nov 14, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1026992?
The FCC record lists Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television Association of Pittston, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003263829. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AEA-10167-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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 3, 4, 5, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1026992?
Its registered overall height above ground is 257 m (843 ft), and 898 m (2,946 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026992?
The registered owner is Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television Association, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1026992?
It is located near Mountaintop, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania at PENOBSCOT KNOB EXT OF STERLING ST (41.18211, -75.87083). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 21, 2024.
What type of structure is 1026992?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Luzerne County, PA?
Luzerne County has 171 FCC-registered antenna structures, 132 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1026992, Mountaintop, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/mountaintop-1026992 (data as of October 13, 2026).