Tower 1226079 — Marion, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1226079 — tower (type not specified) near Marion, 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 1226079 is a 41 m (133 ft) tower near Marion, Smyth County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 2, 2002. It is registered to Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc., which holds 21 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1226079 |
| Unique system identifier | 2623886 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 2, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Jun 20, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AEA-3724-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc.
Bristol, VA · FRN 0002071504
Holds 21 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- On Little Brushy Mountain approximately 13 km northeast of Marion, VA
- City
- Marion
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24311
- County
- Smyth County
- County FIPS
- 51173
- Coordinates
- 36.90289, -81.38206
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1226079 compared with others?
At 41 m, structure 1226079 is about 44% below the 72 m average across the 18 structures registered in Smyth County. It is about 39% below the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,237 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 914 m, which puts the top of the structure 955 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1226079, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Marion in Smyth County, Virginia, at coordinates 36.90289, -81.38206, with the site address filed as "On Little Brushy Mountain approximately 13 km northeast of Marion, VA". Smyth County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 82nd-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 16 of them are marked constructed. Virginia as a whole has 4,237 registrations, the 19th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Bluefield, VA · 1057623, a guyed tower at 173 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 1226079 on Jun 20, 2018. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1226079?
The FCC record lists Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Bristol, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002071504. Across the registry it holds 21 structure registrations, including 5 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AEA-3724-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1226079?
Its registered overall height above ground is 41 m (133 ft), and 955 m (3,133 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1226079?
The registered owner is Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc., which holds 21 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1226079?
It is located near Marion, Smyth County, Virginia at On Little Brushy Mountain approximately 13 km northeast of Marion, VA (36.90289, -81.38206). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 2, 2002.
What type of structure is 1226079?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Smyth County, VA?
Smyth County has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 82nd-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1226079, Marion, Smyth County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/marion-1226079 (data as of October 6, 2026).