Lattice tower 1224768 — Saluda, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1224768 — lattice tower near Saluda, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1224768 is a 79 m (259 ft) lattice tower near Saluda, Middlesex County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 14, 2005. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1224768 |
| Unique system identifier | 2622516 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Jan 11, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AEA-8758-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 21,807 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 55 Oaks Landing Drive (015809)
- City
- Saluda
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23149
- County
- Middlesex County
- County FIPS
- 51119
- Coordinates
- 37.60744, -76.59536
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1224768 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1224768 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 16 structures registered in Middlesex County. It is about 19% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,237 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 25 m, which puts the top of the structure 104 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1224768, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Saluda in Middlesex County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.60744, -76.59536, with the site address filed as "55 Oaks Landing Drive (015809)". Middlesex County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 90th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 14 of them are marked constructed. Virginia as a whole has 4,237 registrations, the 19th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Toano, VA · 1200500, a tower at 155 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 1224768 on Jan 11, 2024. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1224768?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,807 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,864 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AEA-8758-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 1224768?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (259 ft), and 104 m (340 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1224768?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1224768?
It is located near Saluda, Middlesex County, Virginia at 55 Oaks Landing Drive (015809) (37.60744, -76.59536). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 14, 2005.
What type of structure is 1224768?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Middlesex County, VA?
Middlesex County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 90th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1224768, Saluda, Middlesex County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/saluda-1224768 (data as of October 6, 2026).