Tower 1261039 — Bassett, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261039 — tower (type not specified) near Bassett, 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 1261039 is a 85 m (279 ft) tower near Bassett, Henry County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 14, 2010. It is registered to Henry County, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261039 |
| Unique system identifier | 2660296 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Jun 8, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AEA-2018-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
Martinsville, VA · FRN 0002034551
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Mt. Hermon Church Rd.
- City
- Bassett
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24055
- County
- Henry County
- County FIPS
- 51089
- Coordinates
- 36.76247, -80.03394
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261039 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1261039 is about 30% above the 65 m average across the 28 structures registered in Henry County. It is about 28% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,241 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 12% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 85 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 370 m, which puts the top of the structure 455 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261039, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bassett in Henry County, Virginia, at coordinates 36.76247, -80.03394, with the site address filed as "Mt. Hermon Church Rd.". Henry County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 53rd-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 21 of them are marked constructed. Virginia as a whole has 4,241 registrations, the 19th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Pilot Mountain, NC · 1008241, a guyed tower at 178 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 1261039 on Jun 8, 2010. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,959 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1261039?
The FCC record lists Henry County of Martinsville, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002034551. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AEA-2018-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 1261039?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (279 ft), and 455 m (1,494 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261039?
The registered owner is Henry County, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261039?
It is located near Bassett, Henry County, Virginia at Mt. Hermon Church Rd. (36.76247, -80.03394). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 14, 2010.
What type of structure is 1261039?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Henry County, VA?
Henry County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them constructed — the 53rd-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1261039, Bassett, Henry County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/bassett-1261039 (data as of October 20, 2026).