Tower 1237127 — Maple Gap, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1237127 — tower (type not specified) near Maple Gap, 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 1237127 is a 134 m (439 ft) tower near Maple Gap, Wise County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1974. It is registered to Valley Broadcasting and Communications, Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1237127 |
| Unique system identifier | 2635320 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Sep 11, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2002-AEA-3153-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 21 |
| 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
Valley Broadcasting and Communications, Inc.
Wise, VA · FRN 0007556947
Location
- Address
- Maple Gap, Powell Mountain.
- City
- Maple Gap
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24219
- County
- Wise County
- County FIPS
- 51195
- Coordinates
- 36.83969, -82.73814
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1237127 compared with others?
At 134 m, structure 1237127 is about twice the 70 m average across the 25 structures registered in Wise County. It is about twice 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 76% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 129 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 134 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,018 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,152 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1237127, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Maple Gap in Wise County, Virginia, at coordinates 36.83969, -82.73814, with the site address filed as "Maple Gap, Powell Mountain.". Wise County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 63rd-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 18 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 Kingsport, TN · 1017996, a guyed tower at 154 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 1237127 on Sep 11, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1237127?
The FCC record lists Valley Broadcasting and Communications, Inc. of Wise, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007556947.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2002-AEA-3153-OE, 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 1, 3, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1237127?
Its registered overall height above ground is 134 m (439 ft), and 1,152 m (3,779 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1237127?
The registered owner is Valley Broadcasting and Communications, Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1237127?
It is located near Maple Gap, Wise County, Virginia at Maple Gap, Powell Mountain. (36.83969, -82.73814). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1237127?
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 Wise County, VA?
Wise County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them constructed — the 63rd-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1237127, 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 1237127, Maple Gap, Wise County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/maple-gap-1237127 (data as of October 13, 2026).