Lattice tower 1290331 — Suffolk, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1290331 — lattice tower near Suffolk, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1290331 is a 98 m (323 ft) lattice tower near Suffolk, Suffolk city, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 12, 2014. It is registered to CITY OF SUFFOLK EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1290331 |
| Unique system identifier | 2689760 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Sep 30, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AEA-5976-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
CITY OF SUFFOLK EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Suffolk, VA · FRN 0007877269
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5850 Greenwood Road
- City
- Suffolk
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23437
- County
- Suffolk city
- County FIPS
- 51800
- Coordinates
- 36.63681, -76.80178
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1290331 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1290331 is roughly in line with the 99 m average across the 69 structures registered in Suffolk city. It is about 49% 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 35% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 19 m, which puts the top of the structure 118 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1290331, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Suffolk in Suffolk city, Virginia, at coordinates 36.63681, -76.80178, with the site address filed as "5850 Greenwood Road". Suffolk city has 69 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 53 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 Suffolk-23435, VA · 1057874, a guyed tower at 384 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 1290331 on Sep 30, 2014. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1290331?
The FCC record lists CITY OF SUFFOLK EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT of Suffolk, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007877269. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AEA-5976-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 1290331?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (323 ft), and 118 m (386 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1290331?
The registered owner is CITY OF SUFFOLK EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1290331?
It is located near Suffolk, Suffolk city, Virginia at 5850 Greenwood Road (36.63681, -76.80178). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 12, 2014.
What type of structure is 1290331?
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 Suffolk city, VA?
Suffolk city has 69 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 12th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1290331, 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 1290331, Suffolk, Suffolk city, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/suffolk-1290331 (data as of October 13, 2026).