Lattice tower 1017215 — Richmond, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017215 — lattice tower near Richmond, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017215 is a 259 m (851 ft) lattice tower near Richmond, Richmond city, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 1, 1948. It is registered to Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC, which holds 51 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017215 |
| Unique system identifier | 119789 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 1, 1948 |
| Registration issued | Apr 15, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-AEA-4364-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC
Cincinnati, OH · FRN 0025030222
Holds 51 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3301 W BROAD ST
- City
- Richmond
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23230
- County
- Richmond city
- County FIPS
- 51760
- Coordinates
- 37.56628, -77.47611
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017215 compared with others?
At 259 m, structure 1017215 is about 3.4 times the 77 m average across the 43 structures registered in Richmond city. It is about 3.9 times 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 3.6 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 232 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 259 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 63 m, which puts the top of the structure 322 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017215, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Richmond in Richmond city, Virginia, at coordinates 37.56628, -77.47611, with the site address filed as "3301 W BROAD ST". Richmond city has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 25 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 "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 1017215 on Apr 15, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1017215?
The FCC record lists Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC of Cincinnati, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0025030222. Across the registry it holds 51 structure registrations, the 337th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 3 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (23 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2020-AEA-4364-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1017215?
Its registered overall height above ground is 259 m (851 ft), and 322 m (1,057 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017215?
The registered owner is Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC, which holds 51 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017215?
It is located near Richmond, Richmond city, Virginia at 3301 W BROAD ST (37.56628, -77.47611). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 1, 1948.
What type of structure is 1017215?
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 Richmond city, VA?
Richmond city has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 29th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017215, 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 1017215, Richmond, Richmond city, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/richmond-1017215 (data as of October 13, 2026).