Tower 1043178 — Max Meadows, VA
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043178 — tower (type not specified) near Max Meadows, 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 1043178 is a 58 m (190 ft) tower near Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Feb 9, 1996. It is registered to United States Cellular Corporation, which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1043178 |
| Unique system identifier | 606244 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 9, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Jan 27, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AEA-2658-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
United States Cellular Corporation
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.2 MI N OF HWY 81, 1.1 MI NE
- City
- Max Meadows
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24360
- County
- Wythe County
- County FIPS
- 51197
- Coordinates
- 36.96531, -80.90019
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
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Guyed tower · Constructed
Mast · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1043178 compared with others?
At 58 m, structure 1043178 is about 17% below the 70 m average across the 41 structures registered in Wythe County. It is about 13% below 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 24% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 58 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 934 m, which puts the top of the structure 992 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1043178, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Max Meadows in Wythe County, Virginia, at coordinates 36.96531, -80.90019, with the site address filed as "1.2 MI N OF HWY 81, 1.1 MI NE". Wythe County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 35th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 32 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 Bluefield, VA · 1057623, a guyed tower at 173 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1043178 on Jan 27, 2014. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 334 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1043178?
The FCC record lists United States Cellular Corporation of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AEA-2658-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1043178?
Its registered overall height above ground is 58 m (190 ft), and 992 m (3,255 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1043178?
The registered owner is United States Cellular Corporation, which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1043178?
It is located near Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia at 1.2 MI N OF HWY 81, 1.1 MI NE (36.96531, -80.90019). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Feb 9, 1996.
What type of structure is 1043178?
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 Wythe County, VA?
Wythe County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 35th-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 1043178, Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/max-meadows-1043178 (data as of October 13, 2026).