Tower 1200420 — Trevose, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1200420 — tower (type not specified) near Trevose, 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 1200420 is a 50 m (165 ft) tower near Trevose, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 5, 1999. It is registered to PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION, which holds 38 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1200420 |
| Unique system identifier | 1097446 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 5, 1999 |
| Registration issued | May 12, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AEA-0913-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
PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION
Harrisburg, PA · FRN 0003233129
Holds 38 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2 miles SE
- City
- Trevose
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 19020
- County
- Bucks County
- County FIPS
- 42017
- Coordinates
- 40.12789, -74.94072
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1200420 compared with others?
At 50 m, structure 1200420 is roughly in line with the 49 m average across the 197 structures registered in Bucks County. It is about 25% below 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 34% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 50 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 32 m, which puts the top of the structure 82 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1200420, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Trevose in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.12789, -74.94072, with the site address filed as "2 miles SE". Bucks County has 197 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 122 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 Narberth, PA · 1204321, a tower at 392 m (canceled).
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 1200420 on May 12, 2000. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,028 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1200420?
The FCC record lists PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION of Harrisburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003233129. Across the registry it holds 38 structure registrations, the 428th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 38 in Pennsylvania. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (22 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AEA-0913-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 1200420?
Its registered overall height above ground is 50 m (165 ft), and 82 m (270 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1200420?
The registered owner is PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION, which holds 38 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1200420?
It is located near Trevose, Bucks County, Pennsylvania at 2 miles SE (40.12789, -74.94072). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 5, 1999.
What type of structure is 1200420?
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 Bucks County, PA?
Bucks County has 197 FCC-registered antenna structures, 122 of them constructed — the 3rd-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 1200420, Trevose, Bucks County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/trevose-1200420 (data as of October 13, 2026).