Structure 1216985 — Northampton, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216985 — unspecified structure near Northampton, Pennsylvania.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216985 is a 43 m (140 ft) structure near Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 31, 2001. It is registered to RCN Telecom Services (Lehigh) LLC, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216985 |
| Unique system identifier | 2614492 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Jan 31, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Sep 17, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AEA-2765-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
RCN Telecom Services (Lehigh) LLC
Princeton, NJ · FRN 0019653450
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Route 329, 0.9 Mi. W. of Intersection of Highways 329 and 987
- City
- Northampton
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 18014
- County
- Northampton County
- County FIPS
- 42095
- Coordinates
- 40.69994, -75.43289
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1216985 compared with others?
At 43 m, structure 1216985 is about 16% below the 51 m average across the 73 structures registered in Northampton County. It is about 36% below the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,759 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 40 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 43 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 166 m, which puts the top of the structure 209 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216985, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Northampton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.69994, -75.43289, with the site address filed as "Route 329, 0.9 Mi. W. of Intersection of Highways 329 and 987". Northampton County has 73 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 33rd-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 43 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 Earl Township, PA · 1247166, a tower at 228 m (granted (not yet 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 1216985 on Sep 17, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1216985?
The FCC record lists RCN Telecom Services (Lehigh) LLC of Princeton, NJ as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0019653450. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Pennsylvania.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AEA-2765-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1216985?
Its registered overall height above ground is 43 m (140 ft), and 209 m (685 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216985?
The registered owner is RCN Telecom Services (Lehigh) LLC, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1216985?
It is located near Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania at Route 329, 0.9 Mi. W. of Intersection of Highways 329 and 987 (40.69994, -75.43289). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 31, 2001.
What type of structure is 1216985?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Northampton County, PA?
Northampton County has 73 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them constructed — the 33rd-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 1216985, Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/northampton-1216985 (data as of October 13, 2026).