FCC filing company
WBNS-TV, Inc.
FRN 0003021060
8401 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA, 22102, US
Related companies
These separately maintained company records are connected by a confirmed FCC relationship or shared identity evidence. A matching name alone does not establish that two records are the same legal entity, so their filings remain separate.
| Company | FRN | Relationship basis |
|---|---|---|
| WBNS TV INC | Shared name and contact details | |
| WBNS-TV, Inc. | Shared FCC source history | |
| WBNS-TV, INC. | Same recorded name |
Data coverage
| FCC source | Matched entities | Last refreshed |
|---|---|---|
| ASR | 1 | 2026-08-12 03:34:41 |
| ICFS | 1 | 2026-08-09 04:39:58 |
| LMS | 1 | 2026-08-12 04:58:49 |
| ULS | 1 | 2026-08-09 15:40:26 |
Source records and provenance
Each row is an independently retained source identity connected to this company. FCC.report does not overwrite one source with another.
| FCC source | Recorded name | Source identity | Match basis | Last refreshed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASR | WBNS-TV, Inc. | frn:0003021060 | exact frn | 2026-08-12 03:34:41 |
| ICFS | WBNS-TV, Inc. | frn:0003021060 | exact frn | 2026-08-09 04:39:58 |
| LMS | WBNS-TV, INC. | frn:0003021060 | exact frn | 2026-08-12 04:58:49 |
| ULS | WBNS-TV, INC. | frn:0003021060 | exact frn | 2026-08-09 15:40:26 |
IBFS / ICFS filings
| Filed | File number | Applicant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-15 | SES-RWL-20220615-00653 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Closed |
| 2022-03-11 | SES-T/C-20220316-00311 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Closed |
| 2022-03-11 | SES-T/C-20220316-00284 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Closed |
| 2021-11-16 | SES-RWL-20211116-01818 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Current |
| 2021-02-24 | SES-RWL-20210224-00394 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Closed |
| 2020-06-02 | SES-RWL-20200602-00588 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Closed |
| 2020-06-02 | SES-RWL-20200602-00587 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Closed |
| 2019-08-01 | SES-STA-20190801-01020 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Closed |
| 2019-06-20 | SES-T/C-20190620-00806 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Closed |
| 2019-06-20 | SES-T/C-20190620-00805 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Closed |
| 2019-01-28 | SES-RWL-20190128-00013 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Current |
| 2018-06-29 | SES-REG-20180629-01927 | WBNS-TV, Inc. | Current |
Universal Licensing System records
| Grant date | Call sign | Service | Status | Frequency | Location | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-01 | WPMI429 | RS | A | 5300 - 5580 MHz (2 frequencies) | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH | 2033-08-04 |
| 2015-03-25 | WPQA976 | RS | C | 10525 MHz | FRANKLIN, OH | 2025-05-02 |
| 2013-01-24 | KB73314 | IG | C | 30.84 MHz | FRANKLIN, OH | 2023-03-09 |
| 2013-01-24 | KXU506 | RS | C | 5350 - 5460 MHz (2 frequencies) | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH | 2023-03-23 |
| 2012-01-04 | WNEQ453 | MG | C | 21825 MHz | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH (+1) | 2022-03-05 |
| 2012-01-04 | WNEQ452 | MG | C | 23025 MHz | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH (+1) | 2022-03-05 |
| 2010-05-07 | WNTY989 | MG | C | 22275 MHz | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH (+1) | 2020-07-19 |
| 2010-05-07 | WNTY988 | MG | C | 21875 MHz | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH (+1) | 2020-07-19 |
| 2001-03-22 | WPJF745 | MG | E | 23075 MHz | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH (+1) | 2011-05-14 |
| 1998-10-29 | BLP00820 | LP | A | 944 - 952 MHz (2 frequencies) | 2029-10-01 | |
| 1996-03-29 | BLP01157 | LP | A | 470 - 657 MHz (6 frequencies) | Columbus, FRANKLIN, OH | 2029-10-01 |
| 1993-07-08 | KPM446 | RP | A | 455.4125 MHz | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH | 2029-10-01 |
| 1993-07-08 | KPM445 | RP | A | 455.2125 MHz | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH | 2029-10-01 |
| 1993-07-02 | KPM441 | RP | A | 450.4125 MHz | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH | 2029-10-01 |
| 1993-07-02 | KPM440 | RP | A | 450.2125 MHz | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH | 2029-10-01 |
| 1993-03-22 | WMF876 | TI | A | 7100 - 7125 MHz (2 frequencies) | WESTERVILLE, DELAWARE, OH (+1) | 2029-10-01 |
| 1988-11-02 | BLP00860 | LP | A | 210 - 216 MHz (2 frequencies) | COLUMBUS, OH | 2029-10-01 |
| 1988-09-26 | KB55616 | TP | A | 2025 - 2483.5 MHz (7 frequencies) | Westerville, DELAWARE, OH (+2) | 2029-10-01 |
| 1988-09-26 | KA88755 | TP | C | 13000 - 13250 MHz (2 frequencies) | COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN, OH | 2029-10-01 |
| 1988-06-20 | WGZ569 | TI | C | 6875 - 6900 MHz (2 frequencies) | PICKERINGTON, FAIRFIELD, OH (+1) | 2029-10-01 |
| 1988-01-15 | BLP00828 | LP | A | 26.1 - 161.775 MHz (4 frequencies) | COLUMBUS, OH | 2029-10-01 |
| 1984-08-16 | WHY688 | TI | C | 2450 - 2467 MHz (2 frequencies) | NEWARK, LICKING, OH (+1) | 2013-10-01 |
| 1984-08-16 | WHY687 | TI | C | 2467 - 2484 MHz (2 frequencies) | NEWARK, LICKING, OH | 2013-10-01 |
| 1984-08-16 | WHY686 | TI | C | 2484 - 2500 MHz (2 frequencies) | NEWARK, LICKING, OH | 2013-10-01 |
| 1984-05-14 | BLP00645 | LP | A | 186 - 192 MHz (2 frequencies) | 2029-10-01 | |
| 1978-04-07 | KV4865 | RP | A | 455.2125 - 455.4125 MHz (2 frequencies) | COLUMBUS, OH | 2029-10-01 |
| 1978-04-06 | KXZ926 | RP | A | 450.4125 MHz | COLUMBUS, OH | 2029-10-01 |
| 1975-08-08 | KXZ925 | RP | A | 450.2125 MHz | COLUMBUS, OH | 2029-10-01 |
Antenna Structure Registration records
| Issued | Registration | Status | Location | Structure | Height | FAA study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 1040501 | NT | 766 TWIN RIVERS DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43215 | GTOWER | 313.5 m | 2025-AGL-7905-OE |
| 2026-03-31 | 1040517 | AU | 770 TWIN RIVERS DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43215 | LTOWER | 255.7 m | 2024-AGL-14152-OE |
| 2026-03-31 | 1033576 | AU | 1000' E OF CENTER OF MAIN RUNWAY BOLTON FIELD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43123 | POLE | 36.6 m | 97-AGL-3471-OE |
Licensing and Management System filings
| Filed | File number | Station / facility | FRN | Expiration | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | 0000294031 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2026-03-05 | 0000290527 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2026-01-06 | 0000286040 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2025-11-18 | 0000280907 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2025-01-03 | 0000262032 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2024-01-31 | 0000237868 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2023-06-26 | 0000217141 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2023-06-20 | 0000216926 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2023-05-30 | 0000186362 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2023-02-27 | 0000211503 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2022-08-29 | 0000198570 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2022-04-01 | 0000186362 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2022-03-23 | 0000186362 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2022-03-18 | 0000186362 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2022-03-10 | 0000186362 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2022-02-01 | 0000183874 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2021-05-28 | 0000148211 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2021-05-28 | 0000148216 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2029-10-01 | |
| 2021-02-01 | 0000134476 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2020-03-31 | 0000110614 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2019-10-07 | 0000084235 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2019-07-03 | 0000075787 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2019-06-17 | BTCCDT-20190617AAS | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2019-04-03 | 0000069342 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2019-01-03 | 0000064737 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2018-10-09 | 0000061293 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2018-07-05 | 0000056139 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2018-04-06 | 0000050552 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2018-01-05 | 0000037786 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2017-12-14 | BTCCDT-20171214ABR | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2017-10-10 | 0000032314 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2017-07-06 | 0000026180 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2017-04-05 | 0000022947 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2017-01-09 | 0000020561 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2016-11-17 | 0000017463 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2016-10-07 | 0000015150 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2016-07-08 | 0000012724 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2016-04-01 | 0000008620 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | ||
| 2015-11-18 | 0000006121 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 | |
| 2015-07-09 | 0000004120 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH DTV - Full Service Television | Channel 21 | LICEN - LICENSED | 0003021060 | 2021-10-01 |
Experimental filings
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FCC ID filings
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Public Inspection File facilities
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Historical CDBS broadcast filings
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FCC auction participation
No matched FCC auction bidder records are available.
Robocall Mitigation Database filings
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Broadband Data Collection providers
No matched BDC provider identifiers are available.
Intermediate Provider Registry
No matched Intermediate Provider Registry entries are available.
Sources and provenance
| Source | Source record | Retrieved | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASR | frn:0003021060 | 2026-07-31 14:41:47 | Confirmed Company Identity |
| ULS | frn:0003021060 | 2026-07-31 15:14:51 | Confirmed Company Identity |
Recorded identity details
Values are retained with their source and observation dates; differences are not silently overwritten.
| Field | Recorded value | Source | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Address | 8401 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA, 22102, US | COMPANY | 2026-07-29 - 2026-07-31 |
| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
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| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
| Email Domain | tegna.com | ULS | |
| Frn | 0003021060 | ASR | 2026-07-29 - 2026-07-31 |
| Frn | 0003021060 | ICFS | 2026-07-30 - 2026-07-31 |
| Frn | 0003021060 | LMS | 2026-07-30 - 2026-07-31 |
| Frn | 0003021060 | ULS | 2026-07-29 - 2026-07-29 |
| Name | WBNS TV INC | ULS | 2026-07-29 - 2026-07-29 |
| Name | WBNS-TV, Inc. | ASR | 2026-07-29 - 2026-07-31 |
| Name | WBNS-TV, Inc. | COMPANY | 2026-07-29 - 2026-07-31 |
| Name | WBNS-TV, Inc. | ICFS | 2026-07-30 - 2026-07-31 |
| Name | WBNS-TV, INC. | LMS | 2026-07-30 - 2026-07-31 |
| Name | WBNS-TV, INC. | LMS | 2026-07-30 - 2026-07-31 |
| Name | WBNS-TV, INC. | ULS | 2026-07-29 - 2026-07-29 |
| Phone | 6144603700 | ULS | |
| Phone | 6144603700 | ULS | |
| Phone | 6144603700 | ULS | |
| Phone | 7037836600 | ULS | |
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| Phone | 7038736606 | ULS | |
| Phone | 7038736902 | ULS |