Monopole 1280728 — Sterling, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280728 — monopole near Sterling, Virginia. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280728 is a 49 m (162 ft) monopole near Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 2, 1997. It is registered to CCATT LLC, which holds 5,007 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280728 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680156 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 2, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Jan 8, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-AEA-362-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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0023254592
Holds 5,007 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 45904 WOODLAND RD SECT 1 LOT 2 TALL OAKS SUBDIVISION
- City
- Sterling
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 20167
- County
- Loudoun County
- County FIPS
- 51107
- Coordinates
- 39.01722, -77.41347
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1280728 compared with others?
At 49 m, structure 1280728 is roughly in line with the 47 m average across the 96 structures registered in Loudoun County. It is about 25% below the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,237 registrations. Among the 24,598 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 18% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 49 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 92 m, which puts the top of the structure 141 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280728, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sterling in Loudoun County, Virginia, at coordinates 39.01722, -77.41347, with the site address filed as "45904 WOODLAND RD SECT 1 LOT 2 TALL OAKS SUBDIVISION". Loudoun County has 96 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 53 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 Bethesda, MD · 1035708, a tower at 247 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 1280728 on Jan 8, 2026. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1280728?
The FCC record lists CCATT LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023254592. Across the registry it holds 5,007 structure registrations, the 3rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,570 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2020-AEA-362-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 1280728?
Its registered overall height above ground is 49 m (162 ft), and 141 m (463 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280728?
The registered owner is CCATT LLC, which holds 5,007 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280728?
It is located near Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia at 45904 WOODLAND RD SECT 1 LOT 2 TALL OAKS SUBDIVISION (39.01722, -77.41347). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 2, 1997.
What type of structure is 1280728?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,598 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Loudoun County, VA?
Loudoun County has 96 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280728, weekly bulk file.
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 1280728, Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/sterling-1280728 (data as of October 6, 2026).