Guyed tower 1017755 — Courtland, VA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017755 — guyed tower near Courtland, Virginia. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017755 is a 152 m (499 ft) guyed tower near Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Mar 15, 2016. It is registered to FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION DBA WLQM FM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017755 |
| Unique system identifier | 120250 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Jul 15, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AEA-6665-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION DBA WLQM FM
Franklin, VA · FRN 0002067437
Location
- Address
- 24205 STORYS STATION RD
- City
- Courtland
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23837
- County
- Southampton County
- County FIPS
- 51175
- Coordinates
- 36.68778, -77.01625
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017755 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1017755 is about twice the 80 m average across the 30 structures registered in Southampton County. It is about 2.3 times the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 43% above 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 8 m, which puts the top of the structure 160 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017755, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Courtland in Southampton County, Virginia, at coordinates 36.68778, -77.01625, with the site address filed as "24205 STORYS STATION RD". Southampton County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 48th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 19 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 Windsor, VA · 1028287, a guyed tower at 306 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 1017755 on Jul 15, 2017. 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 1017755?
The FCC record lists FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION DBA WLQM FM of Franklin, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002067437.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AEA-6665-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017755?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 160 m (524 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017755?
The registered owner is FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION DBA WLQM FM.
Where is antenna structure 1017755?
It is located near Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia at 24205 STORYS STATION RD (36.68778, -77.01625). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Mar 15, 2016.
What type of structure is 1017755?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Southampton County, VA?
Southampton County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 48th-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 1017755, Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/courtland-1017755 (data as of October 13, 2026).