Building 1024459 — Pittsburgh, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024459 — building near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Antenna mounted on the roof or side of a building.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024459 is a 170 m (556 ft) building near Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1937. It is registered to UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER ED.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1024459 |
| Unique system identifier | 125697 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Building (B) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1937 |
| Registration issued | Jul 3, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 92-AEA-1962-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
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER ED
Pittsburgh, PA
Location
- Address
- 4200 FIFTH AVE
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15260
- County
- Allegheny County
- County FIPS
- 42003
- Coordinates
- 40.44417, -79.95306
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1024459 compared with others?
At 170 m, structure 1024459 is about 2.4 times the 71 m average across the 275 structures registered in Allegheny County. It is about 2.5 times the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,759 registrations. Among the 1,817 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (B), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 4.0 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 158 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 170 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 277 m, which puts the top of the structure 447 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1024459, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.44417, -79.95306, with the site address filed as "4200 FIFTH AVE". 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 1024459 on Jul 3, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1024459?
The FCC record lists UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER ED of Pittsburgh, PA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 92-AEA-1962-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 1024459?
Its registered overall height above ground is 170 m (556 ft), and 447 m (1,465 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1024459?
The registered owner is UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER ED.
Where is antenna structure 1024459?
It is located near Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at 4200 FIFTH AVE (40.44417, -79.95306). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1937.
What type of structure is 1024459?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code B, which decodes to "Building". Antenna mounted on the roof or side of a building. 1,817 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 1024459, 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 1024459, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-1024459 (data as of October 13, 2026).