Lattice tower 1228716 — Rocky Gap, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1228716 — lattice tower near Rocky Gap, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1228716 is a 82 m (268 ft) lattice tower near Rocky Gap, Bland County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 25, 2002. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1228716 |
| Unique system identifier | 2626705 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 25, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Nov 25, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AEA-13276-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 9905 N. Scenic Hwy (375081)
- City
- Rocky Gap
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24366
- County
- Bland County
- County FIPS
- 51021
- Coordinates
- 37.22297, -81.10150
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1228716 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1228716 is about 10% above the 74 m average across the 22 structures registered in Bland County. It is about 23% 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 12% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 999 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,081 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1228716, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rocky Gap in Bland County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.22297, -81.10150, with the site address filed as "9905 N. Scenic Hwy (375081)". Bland County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 71st-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 16 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 Bluefield, VA · 1057623, a guyed tower at 173 m (constructed).
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 1228716 on Nov 25, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1228716?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AEA-13276-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 1228716?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (268 ft), and 1,081 m (3,546 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1228716?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1228716?
It is located near Rocky Gap, Bland County, Virginia at 9905 N. Scenic Hwy (375081) (37.22297, -81.10150). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 25, 2002.
What type of structure is 1228716?
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 Bland County, VA?
Bland County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 71st-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 1228716, Rocky Gap, Bland County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/rocky-gap-1228716 (data as of October 13, 2026).