Monopole 1017972 — Charlottesville, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017972 — monopole near Charlottesville, Virginia. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017972 is a 79 m (260 ft) monopole near Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 14, 1995. It is registered to Connect Holding LLC d/b/a Brightspeed, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017972 |
| Unique system identifier | 120428 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 14, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Nov 13, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AEA-2960-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Connect Holding LLC d/b/a Brightspeed
Charlotte, NC · FRN 0004183919
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1530 RIO RD / US-VA-8052
- City
- Charlottesville
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 22901
- County
- Albemarle County
- County FIPS
- 51003
- Coordinates
- 38.07764, -78.47222
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017972 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1017972 is about 52% above the 52 m average across the 76 structures registered in Albemarle County. It is about 20% above 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 about 89% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 158 m, which puts the top of the structure 237 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017972, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia, at coordinates 38.07764, -78.47222, with the site address filed as "1530 RIO RD / US-VA-8052". Albemarle County has 76 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 45 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 Charlottesville, VA · 1064938, a guyed tower at 160 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 1017972 on Nov 13, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1017972?
The FCC record lists Connect Holding LLC d/b/a Brightspeed of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004183919. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AEA-2960-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017972?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 237 m (779 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017972?
The registered owner is Connect Holding LLC d/b/a Brightspeed, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017972?
It is located near Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia at 1530 RIO RD / US-VA-8052 (38.07764, -78.47222). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 14, 1995.
What type of structure is 1017972?
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 Albemarle County, VA?
Albemarle County has 76 FCC-registered antenna structures, 45 of them constructed — the 10th-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 1017972, Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/charlottesville-1017972 (data as of October 13, 2026).