Tower 1248431 — Pittsburgh, PA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1248431 — tower (type not specified) near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1248431 is a 107 m (350 ft) tower near Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Aug 4, 1997, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Apr 18, 2012. It is registered to Renda Broadcasting Corp of Nevada WJAS, which holds 12 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1248431 |
| Unique system identifier | 2647595 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 4, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Apr 18, 2012 |
| Date dismantled | Apr 18, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-AEA-1284-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
Renda Broadcasting Corp of Nevada WJAS
Pittsburgh, PA · FRN 0003778420
Holds 12 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Through gate at end of Goodman St.
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 15218
- County
- Allegheny County
- County FIPS
- 42003
- Coordinates
- 40.41917, -79.91056
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1248431 compared with others?
At 107 m, structure 1248431 is about 50% above the 71 m average across the 275 structures registered in Allegheny County. It is about 60% above the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,759 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 40% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 104 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 107 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 274 m, which puts the top of the structure 381 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1248431, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.41917, -79.91056, with the site address filed as "Through gate at end of Goodman St.". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1248431 on Apr 18, 2012. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 413 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1248431?
The FCC record lists Renda Broadcasting Corp of Nevada WJAS of Pittsburgh, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003778420. Across the registry it holds 12 structure registrations, including 9 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-AEA-1284-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1248431?
Its registered overall height above ground is 107 m (350 ft), and 381 m (1,250 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1248431?
The registered owner is Renda Broadcasting Corp of Nevada WJAS, which holds 12 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1248431?
It is located near Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at Through gate at end of Goodman St. (40.41917, -79.91056). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Aug 4, 1997.
What type of structure is 1248431?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 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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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 1248431, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-1248431 (data as of October 13, 2026).