Tower 1261843 — Fairfax, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261843 — tower (type not specified) near Fairfax, 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 1261843 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 17, 2008. It is registered to Virginia, Commonwealth of Department of State Police, which holds 100 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261843 |
| Unique system identifier | 2661190 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 17, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Feb 19, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AEA-3667-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
Virginia, Commonwealth of Department of State Police
Richmond, VA · FRN 0002032175
Holds 100 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 9801 Braddock Rd
- City
- Fairfax
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 22032
- County
- Fairfax County
- County FIPS
- 51059
- Coordinates
- 38.82503, -77.28394
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261843 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1261843 is about twice the 47 m average across the 185 structures registered in Fairfax County. It is about 47% above 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 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 123 m, which puts the top of the structure 221 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261843, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fairfax in Fairfax County, Virginia, at coordinates 38.82503, -77.28394, with the site address filed as "9801 Braddock Rd". Fairfax County has 185 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 102 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 Bethesda, MD · 1035708, a tower at 247 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 1261843 on Feb 19, 2008. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1261843?
The FCC record lists Virginia, Commonwealth of Department of State Police of Richmond, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002032175. Across the registry it holds 100 structure registrations, the 194th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 100 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (83 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AEA-3667-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 1261843?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 221 m (725 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261843?
The registered owner is Virginia, Commonwealth of Department of State Police, which holds 100 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261843?
It is located near Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia at 9801 Braddock Rd (38.82503, -77.28394). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 17, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261843?
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 Fairfax County, VA?
Fairfax County has 185 FCC-registered antenna structures, 102 of them constructed — the 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 1261843, Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/fairfax-1261843 (data as of October 13, 2026).