Lattice tower 1208233 — Grundy, VA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208233 — lattice tower near Grundy, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208233 is a 94 m (310 ft) lattice tower near Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Jan 13, 2000. It is registered to East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless, which holds 279 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1208233 |
| Unique system identifier | 2605183 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 13, 2000 |
| Registration issued | May 19, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AEA-14469-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 15 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless
Ivel, KY · FRN 0001786607
Holds 279 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.3 km Northwest of
- City
- Grundy
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24614
- County
- Buchanan County
- County FIPS
- 51027
- Coordinates
- 37.28856, -82.10258
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1208233 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1208233 is about 27% above the 75 m average across the 23 structures registered in Buchanan County. It is about 43% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 647 m, which puts the top of the structure 741 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1208233, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Grundy in Buchanan County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.28856, -82.10258, with the site address filed as "1.3 km Northwest of". Buchanan County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 68th-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 Williamson, WV · 1035258, a tower at 130 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 1208233 on May 19, 2026. 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 1208233?
The FCC record lists East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless of Ivel, KY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001786607. Across the registry it holds 279 structure registrations, the 88th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 3 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (180 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AEA-14469-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1208233?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (310 ft), and 741 m (2,431 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1208233?
The registered owner is East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless, which holds 279 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1208233?
It is located near Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia at 1.3 km Northwest of (37.28856, -82.10258). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Jan 13, 2000.
What type of structure is 1208233?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Buchanan County, VA?
Buchanan County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 68th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208233, 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 1208233, Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/grundy-1208233 (data as of October 13, 2026).