Lattice tower 1200417 — Wilkes-Barre, PA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1200417 — lattice tower near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1200417 is a 59 m (195 ft) lattice tower near Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1999. It is registered to PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION, which holds 38 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1200417 |
| Unique system identifier | 1097443 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Jul 14, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AEA-0337-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
- 4 miles SE
- City
- Wilkes-Barre
- State
- Pennsylvania
- ZIP
- 18702
- County
- Luzerne County
- County FIPS
- 42079
- Coordinates
- 41.19592, -75.82603
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1200417 compared with others?
At 59 m, structure 1200417 is about 11% below the 67 m average across the 171 structures registered in Luzerne County. It is about 11% below the Pennsylvania average of 67 m across 5,761 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 18% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 59 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 640 m, which puts the top of the structure 700 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1200417, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 41.19592, -75.82603, with the site address filed as "4 miles SE". Luzerne County has 171 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 132 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 Hanover Township, PA · 1027119, a tower at 257 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 1200417 on Jul 14, 2014. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,030 in Pennsylvania.
Who owns antenna structure 1200417?
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 429th-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 99-AEA-0337-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 1200417?
Its registered overall height above ground is 59 m (195 ft), and 700 m (2,295 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1200417?
The registered owner is PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION, which holds 38 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1200417?
It is located near Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania at 4 miles SE (41.19592, -75.82603). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1999.
What type of structure is 1200417?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Luzerne County, PA?
Luzerne County has 171 FCC-registered antenna structures, 132 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1200417, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/wilkes-barre-1200417 (data as of October 20, 2026).