Tower 1278366 — Port Allegheny, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278366 — tower (type not specified) near Port Allegheny, 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 1278366 is a 82 m (270 ft) tower near Port Allegheny, McKean County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 8, 2011. It is registered to Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of, which holds 161 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278366 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677794 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 8, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Apr 25, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AEA-701-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Harrisburg, PA · FRN 0003178472
Holds 161 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- MCKE01A: Port Allegheny, PGC location, near ASR #1205201.
- City
- Port Allegheny
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 16743
- County
- McKean County
- County FIPS
- 42083
- Coordinates
- 41.80908, -78.36861
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Wilcox, PA · 1030692155 m
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Wilcox, PA · 1008477125 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Kane, PA · 1030167113 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1278366 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1278366 is roughly in line with the 80 m average across the 60 structures registered in McKean County. It is about 23% above the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,761 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 724 m, which puts the top of the structure 806 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278366, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Port Allegheny in McKean County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 41.80908, -78.36861, with the site address filed as "MCKE01A: Port Allegheny, PGC location, near ASR #1205201.". McKean County has 60 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 40th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 49 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 Wilcox, PA · 1030692, a tower at 155 m (dismantled).
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 1278366 on Apr 25, 2022. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,030 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1278366?
The FCC record lists Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of of Harrisburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003178472. Across the registry it holds 161 structure registrations, the 131st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 161 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (115 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AEA-701-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278366?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (270 ft), and 806 m (2,645 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278366?
The registered owner is Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of, which holds 161 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278366?
It is located near Port Allegheny, McKean County, Pennsylvania at MCKE01A: Port Allegheny, PGC location, near ASR #1205201. (41.80908, -78.36861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 8, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278366?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in McKean County, PA?
McKean County has 60 FCC-registered antenna structures, 49 of them constructed — the 40th-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 1278366, Port Allegheny, McKean County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/port-allegheny-1278366 (data as of October 20, 2026).