Tower 1025027 — Cape Charles, VA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1025027 — tower (type not specified) near Cape Charles, 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 1025027 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near Cape Charles, Northampton County, Virginia. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to DELMARVA EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1025027 |
| Unique system identifier | 126062 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Aug 27, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AEA-0377-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
DELMARVA EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Winston-Salem, NC
Location
- Address
- APPROXIMATELY 2KM SSW OF TOWNSEND IN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY
- City
- Cape Charles
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23310
- County
- Northampton County
- County FIPS
- 51131
- Coordinates
- 37.17083, -75.97167
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Pole · Terminated
How tall is structure 1025027 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1025027 is about 49% above the 102 m average across the 20 structures registered in Northampton County. It is about 2.3 times the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 151 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 9 m, which puts the top of the structure 161 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1025027, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Cape Charles in Northampton County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.17083, -75.97167, with the site address filed as "APPROXIMATELY 2KM SSW OF TOWNSEND IN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY". Northampton County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 76th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 12 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 Cape Charles, VA · 1224793, a tower at 227 m (terminated).
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 1025027 on Aug 27, 1997. 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 1025027?
The FCC record lists DELMARVA EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION of Winston-Salem, NC as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AEA-0377-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1025027?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 161 m (528 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1025027?
The registered owner is DELMARVA EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
Where is antenna structure 1025027?
It is located near Cape Charles, Northampton County, Virginia at APPROXIMATELY 2KM SSW OF TOWNSEND IN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY (37.17083, -75.97167). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1025027?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Northampton County, VA?
Northampton County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 76th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1025027, 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 1025027, Cape Charles, Northampton County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/cape-charles-1025027 (data as of October 13, 2026).