Tower 1001761 — Richmond, VA
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001761 — tower (type not specified) near Richmond, 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 1001761 is a 91 m (299 ft) tower near Richmond, Chesterfield County, Virginia. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to VIRGINIA CELLULAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1001761 |
| Unique system identifier | 97278 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Sep 2, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AEA-0134-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
VIRGINIA CELLULAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Atlanta, GA
Location
- Address
- 6 MI W OF I 295, 4 MI S OF RT 288
- City
- Richmond
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23831
- County
- Chesterfield County
- County FIPS
- 51041
- Coordinates
- 37.33944, -77.51000
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1001761 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1001761 is roughly in line with the 89 m average across the 127 structures registered in Chesterfield County. It is about 37% above 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 19% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 87 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 47 m, which puts the top of the structure 138 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1001761, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Richmond in Chesterfield County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.33944, -77.51000, with the site address filed as "6 MI W OF I 295, 4 MI S OF RT 288". Chesterfield County has 127 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 86 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 Midlothian, VA · 1016464, a structure at 376 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1001761 on Sep 2, 1996. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 397 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1001761?
The FCC record lists VIRGINIA CELLULAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AEA-0134-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1001761?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (299 ft), and 138 m (451 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1001761?
The registered owner is VIRGINIA CELLULAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Where is antenna structure 1001761?
It is located near Richmond, Chesterfield County, Virginia at 6 MI W OF I 295, 4 MI S OF RT 288 (37.33944, -77.51000). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1001761?
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 Chesterfield County, VA?
Chesterfield County has 127 FCC-registered antenna structures, 86 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001761, 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 1001761, Richmond, Chesterfield County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/richmond-1001761 (data as of October 13, 2026).