Tower 1016156 — Kiptopeke, VA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016156 — tower (type not specified) near Kiptopeke, 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 1016156 is a 89 m (293 ft) tower near Kiptopeke, Northampton County, Virginia. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Feb 28, 1989, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 15, 2006. It is registered to Verizon Virginia Inc., which holds 12 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016156 |
| Unique system identifier | 118987 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 28, 1989 |
| Registration issued | Nov 15, 2006 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 15, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 88-AEA-1225-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Irving, TX · FRN 0002073203
Holds 12 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .5 MI SE
- City
- Kiptopeke
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23310
- County
- Northampton County
- County FIPS
- 51131
- Coordinates
- 37.13306, -75.95389
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Pole · Terminated
How tall is structure 1016156 compared with others?
At 89 m, structure 1016156 is about 13% below the 102 m average across the 20 structures registered in Northampton County. It is about 35% 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 17% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 83 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 89 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 4 m, which puts the top of the structure 93 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016156, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kiptopeke in Northampton County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.13306, -75.95389, with the site address filed as ".5 MI SE". Northampton County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 76th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 12 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 Cape Charles, VA · 1224793, a tower at 227 m (terminated).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1016156 on Nov 15, 2006. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 232 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1016156?
The FCC record lists Verizon Virginia Inc. of Irving, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002073203. Across the registry it holds 12 structure registrations, including 12 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 88-AEA-1225-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016156?
Its registered overall height above ground is 89 m (293 ft), and 93 m (305 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016156?
The registered owner is Verizon Virginia Inc., which holds 12 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016156?
It is located near Kiptopeke, Northampton County, Virginia at .5 MI SE (37.13306, -75.95389). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Feb 28, 1989.
What type of structure is 1016156?
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 Northampton County, VA?
Northampton County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 76th-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 1016156, Kiptopeke, Northampton County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/kiptopeke-1016156 (data as of October 13, 2026).