Lattice tower 1220059 — Alton, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1220059 — lattice tower near Alton, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1220059 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Alton, Halifax County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 20, 2001. It is registered to SBA Properties, LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1220059 |
| Unique system identifier | 2617765 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Dec 20, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AEA-7053-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0005793351
Holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16159 Philpott Road (VA03919-S)
- City
- Alton
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24250
- County
- Halifax County
- County FIPS
- 51083
- Coordinates
- 36.58444, -79.13694
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1220059 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1220059 is about 11% above the 72 m average across the 48 structures registered in Halifax County. It is about 20% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 161 m, which puts the top of the structure 240 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1220059, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alton in Halifax County, Virginia, at coordinates 36.58444, -79.13694, with the site address filed as "16159 Philpott Road (VA03919-S)". Halifax County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 37 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 Danville, VA · 1035253, a guyed tower at 213 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 1220059 on Dec 20, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1220059?
The FCC record lists SBA Properties, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005793351. Across the registry it holds 1,606 structure registrations, the 19th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (584 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AEA-7053-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1220059?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 240 m (788 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1220059?
The registered owner is SBA Properties, LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1220059?
It is located near Alton, Halifax County, Virginia at 16159 Philpott Road (VA03919-S) (36.58444, -79.13694). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 20, 2001.
What type of structure is 1220059?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Halifax County, VA?
Halifax County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 21st-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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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 1220059, Alton, Halifax County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/alton-1220059 (data as of October 13, 2026).