Pole 1210168 — Blacksburg, VA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1210168 — pole near Blacksburg, Virginia. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1210168 is a 17 m (55 ft) pole near Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Virginia, Commonwealth of.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1210168 |
| Unique system identifier | 2607265 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Mar 3, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AEA-3651-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
Virginia, Commonwealth of
Blacksburg, VA · FRN 0002032001
Location
- Address
- POULTRY HILL on VPI & SU CAMPUS in
- City
- Blacksburg
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24060
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 51121
- Coordinates
- 37.21847, -80.41561
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1210168 compared with others?
At 17 m, structure 1210168 is about 34% of the 49 m average across the 47 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 25% of the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 16,546 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 11 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 17 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 642 m, which puts the top of the structure 658 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1210168, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.21847, -80.41561, with the site address filed as "POULTRY HILL on VPI & SU CAMPUS in". Montgomery County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 32 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 Floyd, VA · 1251379, a tower at 123 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1210168 on Mar 3, 2000. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 321 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1210168?
The FCC record lists Virginia, Commonwealth of of Blacksburg, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002032001.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AEA-3651-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 1210168?
Its registered overall height above ground is 17 m (55 ft), and 658 m (2,160 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1210168?
The registered owner is Virginia, Commonwealth of.
Where is antenna structure 1210168?
It is located near Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia at POULTRY HILL on VPI & SU CAMPUS in (37.21847, -80.41561). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1210168?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,546 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Montgomery County, VA?
Montgomery County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 22nd-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1210168, 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 1210168, Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/blacksburg-1210168 (data as of October 13, 2026).