Structure 1016738 — Christiansburg, VA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016738 — unspecified structure near Christiansburg, Virginia.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016738 is a 105 m (343 ft) structure near Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Nov 27, 2003, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Feb 17, 2022. It is registered to WFNR AM, LLC, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016738 |
| Unique system identifier | 119433 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Nov 27, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Feb 21, 2022 |
| Date dismantled | Feb 17, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-AEA-1955-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · FRN 0028053932
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 3 485 TOWER RD
- City
- Christiansburg
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24073
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 51121
- Coordinates
- 37.13431, -80.35586
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016738 compared with others?
At 105 m, structure 1016738 is about twice the 49 m average across the 47 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 58% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations.
The site's filed ground elevation is 661 m, which puts the top of the structure 765 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016738, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Christiansburg in Montgomery County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.13431, -80.35586, with the site address filed as "TWR 3 485 TOWER RD". 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 Hillsville, VA · 1018218, a mast at 126 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1016738 on Feb 21, 2022. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 232 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1016738?
The FCC record lists WFNR AM, LLC of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0028053932. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Virginia.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-AEA-1955-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016738?
Its registered overall height above ground is 105 m (343 ft), and 765 m (2,511 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016738?
The registered owner is WFNR AM, LLC, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016738?
It is located near Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia at TWR 3 485 TOWER RD (37.13431, -80.35586). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Nov 27, 2003.
What type of structure is 1016738?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
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 1016738, 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 1016738, Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/christiansburg-1016738 (data as of October 13, 2026).