Lattice tower 1244053 — Smith'S Crossroads, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1244053 — lattice tower near Smith'S Crossroads, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1244053 is a 69 m (225 ft) lattice tower near Smith'S Crossroads, Powhatan County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 13, 2005. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1244053 |
| Unique system identifier | 2643199 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 13, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Dec 3, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AEA-11386-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23 |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5206 Anderson Hwy (VA14109-A)
- City
- Smith'S Crossroads
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23139
- County
- Powhatan County
- County FIPS
- 51145
- Coordinates
- 37.56686, -78.01433
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
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How tall is structure 1244053 compared with others?
At 69 m, structure 1244053 is about 18% below the 84 m average across the 28 structures registered in Powhatan County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 69 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 86 m, which puts the top of the structure 154 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1244053, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Smith'S Crossroads in Powhatan County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.56686, -78.01433, with the site address filed as "5206 Anderson Hwy (VA14109-A)". Powhatan County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 54th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 20 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 1244053 on Dec 3, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1244053?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 46 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AEA-11386-OE, 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 A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1244053?
Its registered overall height above ground is 69 m (225 ft), and 154 m (506 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1244053?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1244053?
It is located near Smith'S Crossroads, Powhatan County, Virginia at 5206 Anderson Hwy (VA14109-A) (37.56686, -78.01433). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 13, 2005.
What type of structure is 1244053?
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 Powhatan County, VA?
Powhatan County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 54th-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 1244053, Smith'S Crossroads, Powhatan County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/smith-s-crossroads-1244053 (data as of October 13, 2026).