Tower 1016546 — Thaxton, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016546 — tower (type not specified) near Thaxton, Virginia. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016546 is a 375 m (1,230 ft) tower near Thaxton, Bedford County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 31, 1983. It is registered to WSET Licensee, LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016546 |
| Unique system identifier | 119271 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 31, 1983 |
| Registration issued | Jan 12, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, B, E, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
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
WSET Licensee, LLC
Washington, DC · FRN 0023870470
Location
- Address
- ATOP FLAT TOP MOUNTAIN 2.8 MI SSW
- City
- Thaxton
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 24523
- County
- Bedford County
- County FIPS
- 51019
- Coordinates
- 37.31528, -79.63472
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016546 compared with others?
At 375 m, structure 1016546 is about 5.9 times the 63 m average across the 42 structures registered in Bedford County. It is about 5.7 times the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,237 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 4.9 times that figure. It is the 2nd-tallest constructed structure registered in Virginia.
The supporting structure itself measures 354 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 375 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 585 m, which puts the top of the structure 960 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016546, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Thaxton in Bedford County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.31528, -79.63472, with the site address filed as "ATOP FLAT TOP MOUNTAIN 2.8 MI SSW". Bedford County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 31st-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 27 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 Bedford, VA · 1026679, a tower at 276 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 1016546 on Jan 12, 2017. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1016546?
The FCC record lists WSET Licensee, LLC of Washington, DC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023870470.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A1, B, E, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016546?
Its registered overall height above ground is 375 m (1,230 ft), and 960 m (3,149 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016546?
The registered owner is WSET Licensee, LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1016546?
It is located near Thaxton, Bedford County, Virginia at ATOP FLAT TOP MOUNTAIN 2.8 MI SSW (37.31528, -79.63472). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 31, 1983.
What type of structure is 1016546?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bedford County, VA?
Bedford County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 31st-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016546, 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 1016546, Thaxton, Bedford County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/thaxton-1016546 (data as of October 6, 2026).