Lattice tower 1022324 — Pittsburgh, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1022324 — lattice tower near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1022324 is a 181 m (594 ft) lattice tower near Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 2019. It is registered to WQED Multimedia.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1022324 |
| Unique system identifier | 123981 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Oct 10, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AEA-3459-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
WQED Multimedia
Pittsburgh, PA · FRN 0003189461
Location
- Address
- 3801 University Drive
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15219
- County
- Allegheny County
- County FIPS
- 42003
- Coordinates
- 40.44617, -79.96394
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1022324 compared with others?
At 181 m, structure 1022324 is about 2.6 times the 71 m average across the 275 structures registered in Allegheny County. It is about 2.7 times 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 2.5 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 157 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 181 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 355 m, which puts the top of the structure 536 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1022324, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.44617, -79.96394, with the site address filed as "3801 University Drive". Allegheny County has 275 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 209 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 Buena Vista, PA · 1025144, a tower at 324 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 1022324 on Oct 10, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1022324?
The FCC record lists WQED Multimedia of Pittsburgh, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003189461.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-AEA-3459-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1022324?
Its registered overall height above ground is 181 m (594 ft), and 536 m (1,759 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1022324?
The registered owner is WQED Multimedia.
Where is antenna structure 1022324?
It is located near Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at 3801 University Drive (40.44617, -79.96394). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 2019.
What type of structure is 1022324?
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 Allegheny County, PA?
Allegheny County has 275 FCC-registered antenna structures, 209 of them constructed — the largest count among 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1022324, weekly bulk file.
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 1022324, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-1022324 (data as of October 13, 2026).