Utility pole 1236278 — Elliston, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1236278 — utility pole near Elliston, Virginia. Antenna mounted on a utility/power pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1236278 is a 76 m (249 ft) utility pole near Elliston, Roanoke County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 16, 2002. It is registered to Appalachian Power Company, which holds 27 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1236278 |
| Unique system identifier | 2634471 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Utility pole (UPOLE) |
| Date constructed | Oct 16, 2002 |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2002-AEA-1786-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
Gahanna, OH · FRN 0002073484
Holds 27 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Transmission Tower
- City
- Elliston
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24153
- County
- Roanoke County
- County FIPS
- 51161
- Coordinates
- 37.25606, -80.18189
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1236278 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1236278 is about 52% above the 50 m average across the 40 structures registered in Roanoke County. It is about 15% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 1,424 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (UPOLE), the average overall height is 24 m, so this one is about 3.1 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 72 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 426 m, which puts the top of the structure 502 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1236278, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elliston in Roanoke County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.25606, -80.18189, with the site address filed as "Transmission Tower". Roanoke County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 37th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 25 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 Floyd, VA · 1251379, a tower at 123 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 1236278 on May 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1236278?
The FCC record lists Appalachian Power Company of Gahanna, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002073484. Across the registry it holds 27 structure registrations, including 7 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2002-AEA-1786-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 1236278?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (249 ft), and 502 m (1,647 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1236278?
The registered owner is Appalachian Power Company, which holds 27 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1236278?
It is located near Elliston, Roanoke County, Virginia at Transmission Tower (37.25606, -80.18189). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 16, 2002.
What type of structure is 1236278?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code UPOLE, which decodes to "Utility pole". Antenna mounted on a utility/power pole. 1,424 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Roanoke County, VA?
Roanoke County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 37th-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 1236278, Elliston, Roanoke County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/elliston-1236278 (data as of October 13, 2026).