Guyed tower 1231421 — Richmond, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1231421 — guyed tower near Richmond, Virginia. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1231421 is a 76 m (248 ft) guyed tower near Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 12, 2019. It is registered to Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc WVTF Public Radio, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1231421 |
| Unique system identifier | 2629410 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Feb 25, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 73-EA-871-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1 |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc WVTF Public Radio
Roanoke, VA · FRN 0002065670
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2450 INMAN AVENUE
- City
- Richmond
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23231
- County
- Henrico County
- County FIPS
- 51087
- Coordinates
- 37.52792, -77.37969
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1231421 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1231421 is about 22% above the 62 m average across the 121 structures registered in Henrico County. It is about 14% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 29% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 37 m, which puts the top of the structure 112 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1231421, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.52792, -77.37969, with the site address filed as "2450 INMAN AVENUE". Henrico County has 121 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-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 "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 1231421 on Feb 25, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1231421?
The FCC record lists Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc WVTF Public Radio of Roanoke, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002065670. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 73-EA-871-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1231421?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (248 ft), and 112 m (368 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1231421?
The registered owner is Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc WVTF Public Radio, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1231421?
It is located near Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia at 2450 INMAN AVENUE (37.52792, -77.37969). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 12, 2019.
What type of structure is 1231421?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Henrico County, VA?
Henrico County has 121 FCC-registered antenna structures, 86 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1231421, 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 1231421, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/richmond-1231421 (data as of October 13, 2026).