Guyed tower 1017003 — Wellford, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017003 — guyed tower near Wellford, Virginia. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017003 is a 119 m (390 ft) guyed tower near Wellford, Richmond County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1992. It is registered to Real Media Inc, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017003 |
| Unique system identifier | 119628 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Nov 15, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AEA-5941-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Tappahannock, VA · FRN 0014748487
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .25 KM S OF ST RT 615
- City
- Wellford
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 22572
- County
- Richmond County
- County FIPS
- 51159
- Coordinates
- 37.87442, -76.72706
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017003 compared with others?
At 119 m, structure 1017003 is about 33% above the 89 m average across the 17 structures registered in Richmond County. It is about 80% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 12% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 4 m, which puts the top of the structure 123 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017003, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wellford in Richmond County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.87442, -76.72706, with the site address filed as ".25 KM S OF ST RT 615". Richmond County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 85th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 10 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 King George, VA · 1019051, a guyed tower at 154 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 1017003 on Nov 15, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1017003?
The FCC record lists Real Media Inc of Tappahannock, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014748487. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AEA-5941-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017003?
Its registered overall height above ground is 119 m (390 ft), and 123 m (402 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017003?
The registered owner is Real Media Inc, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017003?
It is located near Wellford, Richmond County, Virginia at .25 KM S OF ST RT 615 (37.87442, -76.72706). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1992.
What type of structure is 1017003?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Richmond County, VA?
Richmond County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them constructed — the 85th-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 1017003, Wellford, Richmond County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/wellford-1017003 (data as of October 13, 2026).