Lattice tower 1273965 — Bluefield, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273965 — lattice tower near Bluefield, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273965 is a 78 m (255 ft) lattice tower near Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 16, 2010. It is registered to SBA Towers IV, LLC, which holds 470 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1273965 |
| Unique system identifier | 2673312 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 16, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Apr 22, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AEA-14939-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 0021674965
Holds 470 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2290 Rosenbaum Rd (VA14963-A)
- City
- Bluefield
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24605
- County
- Tazewell County
- County FIPS
- 51185
- Coordinates
- 37.29636, -81.34531
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1273965 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1273965 is roughly in line with the 76 m average across the 38 structures registered in Tazewell County. It is about 17% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 35,886 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 795 m, which puts the top of the structure 873 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1273965, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bluefield in Tazewell County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.29636, -81.34531, with the site address filed as "2290 Rosenbaum Rd (VA14963-A)". Tazewell County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 40th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 28 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 Bluefield, VA · 1057623, a guyed tower at 173 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 1273965 on Apr 22, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1273965?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IV, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021674965. Across the registry it holds 470 structure registrations, the 54th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 35 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (128 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AEA-14939-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 1273965?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 873 m (2,863 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1273965?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IV, LLC, which holds 470 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1273965?
It is located near Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia at 2290 Rosenbaum Rd (VA14963-A) (37.29636, -81.34531). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 16, 2010.
What type of structure is 1273965?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Tazewell County, VA?
Tazewell County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them constructed — the 40th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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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 1273965, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/bluefield-1273965 (data as of October 13, 2026).