Lattice tower 1324987 — Grundy, VA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1324987 — lattice tower near Grundy, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1324987 is a 107 m (350 ft) lattice tower near Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Appalachian Power Company, which holds 27 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1324987 |
| Unique system identifier | 2725237 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AEA-18404-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
- 3406 Southern Gap Road
- City
- Grundy
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24614
- County
- Buchanan County
- County FIPS
- 51027
- Coordinates
- 37.25928, -82.18108
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1324987 compared with others?
At 107 m, structure 1324987 is about 43% above the 75 m average across the 23 structures registered in Buchanan County. It is about 61% 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 47% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 107 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 689 m, which puts the top of the structure 796 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1324987, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Grundy in Buchanan County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.25928, -82.18108, with the site address filed as "3406 Southern Gap Road". 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 Pikeville, KY · 1044553, a tower at 147 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 1324987 on May 27, 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 1324987?
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 2022-AEA-18404-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1324987?
Its registered overall height above ground is 107 m (350 ft), and 796 m (2,612 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1324987?
The registered owner is Appalachian Power Company, which holds 27 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1324987?
It is located near Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia at 3406 Southern Gap Road (37.25928, -82.18108). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1324987?
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 1324987, 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 1324987, Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/grundy-1324987 (data as of October 13, 2026).