Structure 1243278 — Norfolk, VA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1243278 — unspecified structure near Norfolk, Virginia.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1243278 is a 20 m (65 ft) structure near Norfolk, Norfolk city, Virginia. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Sep 30, 2004, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Feb 5, 2021. It is registered to Raytheon IIS, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1243278 |
| Unique system identifier | 2642302 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Date dismantled | Feb 5, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-AEA-894-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
Indianapolis, IN · FRN 0016363756
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2555 ELLSMERE AVE
- City
- Norfolk
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23513
- County
- Norfolk city
- County FIPS
- 51710
- Coordinates
- 36.87686, -76.22075
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1243278 compared with others?
At 20 m, structure 1243278 is about half of the 42 m average across the 122 structures registered in Norfolk city. It is about 30% of the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations.
The site's filed ground elevation is 4 m, which puts the top of the structure 24 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1243278, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Norfolk in Norfolk city, Virginia, at coordinates 36.87686, -76.22075, with the site address filed as "2555 ELLSMERE AVE". Norfolk city has 122 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 80 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 Suffolk-23435, VA · 1057874, a guyed tower at 384 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 1243278 on Feb 5, 2021. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 232 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1243278?
The FCC record lists Raytheon IIS of Indianapolis, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0016363756. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Virginia.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-AEA-894-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 1243278?
Its registered overall height above ground is 20 m (65 ft), and 24 m (77 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1243278?
The registered owner is Raytheon IIS, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1243278?
It is located near Norfolk, Norfolk city, Virginia at 2555 ELLSMERE AVE (36.87686, -76.22075). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Sep 30, 2004.
What type of structure is 1243278?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Norfolk city, VA?
Norfolk city has 122 FCC-registered antenna structures, 80 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1243278, 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 1243278, Norfolk, Norfolk city, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/norfolk-1243278 (data as of October 13, 2026).