Tower 1236916 — Dahlgren, VA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1236916 — tower (type not specified) near Dahlgren, 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 1236916 is a 128 m (421 ft) tower near Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to DEPT OF THE NAVY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE THEATER SURFACE COMBATANTS C, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1236916 |
| Unique system identifier | 2635109 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Dec 4, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2002-AEA-3039-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
DEPT OF THE NAVY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE THEATER SURFACE COMBATANTS C
Virginia Beach, VA · FRN 0007163660
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER STAR GUAGE ROAD
- City
- Dahlgren
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 22448
- County
- King George County
- County FIPS
- 51099
- Coordinates
- 38.32953, -77.02517
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1236916 compared with others?
At 128 m, structure 1236916 is about 56% above the 82 m average across the 29 structures registered in King George County. It is about twice 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 68% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 128 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 6 m, which puts the top of the structure 134 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1236916, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Dahlgren in King George County, Virginia, at coordinates 38.32953, -77.02517, with the site address filed as "NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER STAR GUAGE ROAD". King George County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 49th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 17 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 Waldorf, MD · 1237583, a tower at 246 m (canceled).
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 1236916 on Dec 4, 2002. 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 1236916?
The FCC record lists DEPT OF THE NAVY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE THEATER SURFACE COMBATANTS C of Virginia Beach, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007163660. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2002-AEA-3039-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1236916?
Its registered overall height above ground is 128 m (421 ft), and 134 m (441 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1236916?
The registered owner is DEPT OF THE NAVY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE THEATER SURFACE COMBATANTS C, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1236916?
It is located near Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia at NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER STAR GUAGE ROAD (38.32953, -77.02517). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1236916?
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 King George County, VA?
King George County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 49th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
Related pages
- Antenna structures in Virginia· 4,239 registered
- Antenna structures in King George County· 29 registered
- DEPT OF THE NAVY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE THEATER SURFACE COMBATANTS C portfolio· 3 structures
- Tallest towers in Virginia
- Structure types explained· Tower (type not specified)
- The 100 tallest towers in the US
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1236916, 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 1236916, Dahlgren, King George County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/dahlgren-1236916 (data as of October 13, 2026).