Lattice tower 1035288 — Salem, VA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1035288 — lattice tower near Salem, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1035288 is a 119 m (389 ft) lattice tower near Salem, Salem city, Virginia. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Oct 28, 1980, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Sep 15, 2026. It is registered to MEL WHEELER, INC., which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1035288 |
| Unique system identifier | 600066 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 28, 1980 |
| Registration issued | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Date dismantled | Sep 15, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AEA-3099-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
Roanoke, VA · FRN 0001522895
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 2 1002 NEWMAN DRIVE
- City
- Salem
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24153
- County
- Salem city
- County FIPS
- 51775
- Coordinates
- 37.30367, -80.04225
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Floyd, VA · 1251379123 m
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- Salem, VA · 1275161118 m
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- Salem, VA · 1035290118 m
Lattice tower · Dismantled
- Salem, VA · 1035287118 m
Lattice tower · Dismantled
- Salem, VA · 1275162118 m
Unspecified structure · Canceled
How tall is structure 1035288 compared with others?
At 119 m, structure 1035288 is about 40% above the 85 m average across the 16 structures registered in Salem city. It is about 79% 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 63% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 118 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 119 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 328 m, which puts the top of the structure 447 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1035288, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Salem in Salem city, Virginia, at coordinates 37.30367, -80.04225, with the site address filed as "TWR 2 1002 NEWMAN DRIVE". Salem city has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 91st-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 7 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 Floyd, VA · 1251379, a tower at 123 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 1035288 on Oct 1, 2026. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 232 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1035288?
The FCC record lists MEL WHEELER, INC. of Roanoke, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001522895. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 11 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AEA-3099-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 1035288?
Its registered overall height above ground is 119 m (389 ft), and 447 m (1,466 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1035288?
The registered owner is MEL WHEELER, INC., which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1035288?
It is located near Salem, Salem city, Virginia at TWR 2 1002 NEWMAN DRIVE (37.30367, -80.04225). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Oct 28, 1980.
What type of structure is 1035288?
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 Salem city, VA?
Salem city has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them constructed — the 91st-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1035288, 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 1035288, Salem, Salem city, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/salem-1035288 (data as of October 13, 2026).