Tower 1014001 — Appomattox, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1014001 — tower (type not specified) near Appomattox, Virginia. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1014001 is a 92 m (302 ft) tower near Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 1996. It is registered to Positive Alternative Radio, Inc., which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1014001 |
| Unique system identifier | 117294 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AEA-1714-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Positive Alternative Radio, Inc.
Blacksburg, VA · FRN 0002148864
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ST RD 1032
- City
- Appomattox
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24522
- County
- Appomattox County
- County FIPS
- 51011
- Coordinates
- 37.37222, -78.83472
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1014001 compared with others?
At 92 m, structure 1014001 is roughly in line with the 84 m average across the 21 structures registered in Appomattox County. It is about 39% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,237 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 21% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 92 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 253 m, which puts the top of the structure 345 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1014001, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Appomattox in Appomattox County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.37222, -78.83472, with the site address filed as "ST RD 1032". Appomattox County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 74th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 15 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 Appomattox, VA · 1282100, a tower at 137 m (canceled).
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 1014001 on Feb 5, 2008. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1014001?
The FCC record lists Positive Alternative Radio, Inc. of Blacksburg, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002148864. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 4 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (8 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AEA-1714-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1014001?
Its registered overall height above ground is 92 m (302 ft), and 345 m (1,132 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1014001?
The registered owner is Positive Alternative Radio, Inc., which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1014001?
It is located near Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia at ST RD 1032 (37.37222, -78.83472). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 1996.
What type of structure is 1014001?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Appomattox County, VA?
Appomattox County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 74th-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 1014001, Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/appomattox-1014001 (data as of October 6, 2026).