Lattice tower 1247693 — Amelia, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247693 — lattice tower near Amelia, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247693 is a 78 m (256 ft) lattice tower near Amelia, Amelia County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 30, 2006. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1247693 |
| Unique system identifier | 2646857 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 30, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Apr 23, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AEA-14934-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3400 Military Rd (VA14101-A)
- City
- Amelia
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23002
- County
- Amelia County
- County FIPS
- 51007
- Coordinates
- 37.24769, -77.88575
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1247693 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1247693 is roughly in line with the 80 m average across the 15 structures registered in Amelia County. It is about 18% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,237 registrations. Among the 35,838 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 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 90 m, which puts the top of the structure 168 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1247693, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Amelia in Amelia County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.24769, -77.88575, with the site address filed as "3400 Military Rd (VA14101-A)". Amelia County has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 92nd-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 12 of them are marked constructed. Virginia as a whole has 4,237 registrations, the 19th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Midlothian, VA · 1016464, a structure at 376 m (dismantled).
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 1247693 on Apr 23, 2026. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1247693?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 46 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AEA-14934-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 1247693?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (256 ft), and 168 m (550 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1247693?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1247693?
It is located near Amelia, Amelia County, Virginia at 3400 Military Rd (VA14101-A) (37.24769, -77.88575). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 30, 2006.
What type of structure is 1247693?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Amelia County, VA?
Amelia County has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 92nd-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1247693, Amelia, Amelia County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/amelia-1247693 (data as of October 6, 2026).