3-tower array 1027134 — Plymouth Meeting, PA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027134 — antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) near Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027134 is a 121 m (397 ft) 3-tower array near Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1985, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Sep 15, 2005. It is registered to PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOC DBA = WFIL AM, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1027134 |
| Unique system identifier | 127734 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) (3TA2) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1985 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Sep 15, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| 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
PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOC DBA = WFIL AM
Camarillo, CA · FRN 0003760451
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 2 - 4118 FRANKLIN WAY
- City
- Plymouth Meeting
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 19444
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 42091
- Coordinates
- 40.09972, -75.26278
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
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Guyed tower · Constructed
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1027134 compared with others?
At 121 m, structure 1027134 is about 2.3 times the 52 m average across the 211 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 81% above the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,761 registrations. Among the 375 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA2), the average overall height is 85 m, so this one is about 42% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 119 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 121 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 55 m, which puts the top of the structure 176 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1027134, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Plymouth Meeting in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.09972, -75.26278, with the site address filed as "TWR 2 - 4118 FRANKLIN WAY". Montgomery County has 211 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 120 of them are marked constructed. Pennsylvania as a whole has 5,761 registrations, the 11th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Narberth, PA · 1204321, a tower at 392 m (canceled).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1027134 on Sep 15, 2005. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 413 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1027134?
The FCC record lists PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOC DBA = WFIL AM of Camarillo, CA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003760451. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is 3TA1 (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
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 1027134?
Its registered overall height above ground is 121 m (397 ft), and 176 m (577 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1027134?
The registered owner is PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOC DBA = WFIL AM, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1027134?
It is located near Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at TWR 2 - 4118 FRANKLIN WAY (40.09972, -75.26278). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1985.
What type of structure is 1027134?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA2, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3)". 375 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Montgomery County, PA?
Montgomery County has 211 FCC-registered antenna structures, 120 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1027134, Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/plymouth-meeting-1027134 (data as of October 20, 2026).