Lattice tower 1266740 — Mount Solon, VA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1266740 — lattice tower near Mount Solon, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1266740 is a 95 m (310 ft) lattice tower near Mount Solon, Augusta County, Virginia. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 13, 2009, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Feb 15, 2024. It is registered to Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,050 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1266740 |
| Unique system identifier | 2666087 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 13, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Date dismantled | Feb 15, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AEA-9847-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003290673
Holds 7,050 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3962 Scenic Road (495420)
- City
- Mount Solon
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 22843
- County
- Augusta County
- County FIPS
- 51015
- Coordinates
- 38.33069, -79.05989
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1266740 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1266740 is about 55% above the 61 m average across the 42 structures registered in Augusta County. It is about 43% 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 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 457 m, which puts the top of the structure 552 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1266740, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mount Solon in Augusta County, Virginia, at coordinates 38.33069, -79.05989, with the site address filed as "3962 Scenic Road (495420)". Augusta County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 30th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 27 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 Harrisonburg, VA · 1018184, a tower at 152 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1266740 on Feb 20, 2024. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 232 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1266740?
The FCC record lists Cellco Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003290673. Across the registry it holds 7,050 structure registrations, the 2nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,879 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-AEA-9847-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1266740?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (310 ft), and 552 m (1,810 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1266740?
The registered owner is Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,050 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1266740?
It is located near Mount Solon, Augusta County, Virginia at 3962 Scenic Road (495420) (38.33069, -79.05989). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 13, 2009.
What type of structure is 1266740?
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 Augusta County, VA?
Augusta County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 30th-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 1266740, Mount Solon, Augusta County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/mount-solon-1266740 (data as of October 13, 2026).