Structure 1216364 — Alto, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216364 — unspecified structure near Alto, Virginia.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216364 is a 63 m (207 ft) structure near Alto, Rockbridge County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 31, 1996. It is registered to CENTRAL VIRGINIA PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216364 |
| Unique system identifier | 2613871 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Jul 31, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Aug 23, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AEA-2186-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
CENTRAL VIRGINIA PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
Lynchburg, VA · FRN 0006156434
Location
- Address
- OFF VA SECONDARY ROUTE 634 4.43 KM NE OF
- City
- Alto
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24483
- County
- Rockbridge County
- County FIPS
- 51163
- Coordinates
- 37.79597, -79.18003
Within ~40 km
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- Swoope, VA · 1017916150 m
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Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 5) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 5) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 5) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1216364 compared with others?
At 63 m, structure 1216364 is roughly in line with the 62 m average across the 26 structures registered in Rockbridge County. It is roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 63 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,241 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,304 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216364, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alto in Rockbridge County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.79597, -79.18003, with the site address filed as "OFF VA SECONDARY ROUTE 634 4.43 KM NE OF". Rockbridge County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 56th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 12 of them are marked constructed. Virginia as a whole has 4,239 registrations, the 19th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Swoope, VA · 1017916, a guyed tower at 150 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 1216364 on Aug 23, 2000. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1216364?
The FCC record lists CENTRAL VIRGINIA PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION of Lynchburg, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006156434.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-AEA-2186-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1216364?
Its registered overall height above ground is 63 m (207 ft), and 1,304 m (4,279 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216364?
The registered owner is CENTRAL VIRGINIA PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION.
Where is antenna structure 1216364?
It is located near Alto, Rockbridge County, Virginia at OFF VA SECONDARY ROUTE 634 4.43 KM NE OF (37.79597, -79.18003). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 31, 1996.
What type of structure is 1216364?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Rockbridge County, VA?
Rockbridge County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 56th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216364, weekly bulk file.
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 1216364, Alto, Rockbridge County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/alto-1216364 (data as of October 13, 2026).