Guyed tower 1044963 — South Shaftsbury, VT
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044963 — guyed tower near South Shaftsbury, Vermont. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044963 is a 96 m (315 ft) guyed tower near South Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Jul 8, 2005. It is registered to Vermont Public Co., which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044963 |
| Unique system identifier | 607679 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Jan 11, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ANE-5430-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Colchester, VT · FRN 0029968765
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- BUCK HILL RD
- City
- South Shaftsbury
- State
- Vermont
- ZIP
- 05262
- County
- Bennington County
- County FIPS
- 50003
- Coordinates
- 42.94811, -73.17564
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1044963 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1044963 is about 2.4 times the 39 m average across the 17 structures registered in Bennington County. It is about twice the Vermont average of 46 m across 225 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 386 m, which puts the top of the structure 482 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044963, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near South Shaftsbury in Bennington County, Vermont, at coordinates 42.94811, -73.17564, with the site address filed as "BUCK HILL RD". Bennington County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 14 Vermont counties with registrations, and 12 of them are marked constructed. Vermont as a whole has 225 registrations, the 50th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Stephentown, NY · 1010181, a lattice tower at 97 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1044963 on Jan 11, 2022. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 35 in Vermont.
Who owns antenna structure 1044963?
The FCC record lists Vermont Public Co. of Colchester, VT as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0029968765. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Vermont. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ANE-5430-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1044963?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 482 m (1,580 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044963?
The registered owner is Vermont Public Co., which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044963?
It is located near South Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont at BUCK HILL RD (42.94811, -73.17564). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Jul 8, 2005.
What type of structure is 1044963?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bennington County, VT?
Bennington County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 14 counties in Vermont.
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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 1044963, South Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont”, https://towercensus.com/towers/vermont/south-shaftsbury-1044963 (data as of October 20, 2026).