Monopole 1278636 — Bedford, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278636 — monopole near Bedford, Virginia. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278636 is a 38 m (125 ft) monopole near Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 3, 2012. It is registered to Crown Communication LLC, which holds 1,971 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278636 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678064 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Jan 26, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AEA-1037-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0003247087
Holds 1,971 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1356 Shades Branch Lane
- City
- Bedford
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24121
- County
- Bedford County
- County FIPS
- 51019
- Coordinates
- 37.22586, -79.57022
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
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Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 5) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 5) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1278636 compared with others?
At 38 m, structure 1278636 is about 40% below the 63 m average across the 42 structures registered in Bedford County. It is about 42% below the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 38 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 281 m, which puts the top of the structure 319 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278636, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.22586, -79.57022, with the site address filed as "1356 Shades Branch Lane". Bedford County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 31st-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 27 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 Thaxton, VA · 1016546, a tower at 375 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 1278636 on Jan 26, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1278636?
The FCC record lists Crown Communication LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003247087. Across the registry it holds 1,971 structure registrations, the 13th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 109 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,590 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AEA-1037-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278636?
Its registered overall height above ground is 38 m (125 ft), and 319 m (1,046 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278636?
The registered owner is Crown Communication LLC, which holds 1,971 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278636?
It is located near Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia at 1356 Shades Branch Lane (37.22586, -79.57022). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 3, 2012.
What type of structure is 1278636?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bedford County, VA?
Bedford County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 31st-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278636, 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 1278636, Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/bedford-1278636 (data as of October 13, 2026).