Guyed tower 1011478 — Wellville, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1011478 — guyed tower near Wellville, Virginia. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1011478 is a 70 m (228 ft) guyed tower near Wellville, Nottoway County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1987. It is registered to SOUTHSIDE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, which holds 13 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1011478 |
| Unique system identifier | 115494 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Feb 18, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AEA-6919-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
SOUTHSIDE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Crewe, VA · FRN 0002073948
Holds 13 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 MI E OF ST RT 153 N OF HWY 460
- City
- Wellville
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23824
- County
- Nottoway County
- County FIPS
- 51135
- Coordinates
- 37.13697, -77.90297
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1011478 compared with others?
At 70 m, structure 1011478 is roughly in line with the 66 m average across the 46 structures registered in Nottoway County. It is roughly in line with 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 35% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 70 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 113 m, which puts the top of the structure 183 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1011478, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wellville in Nottoway County, Virginia, at coordinates 37.13697, -77.90297, with the site address filed as "1 MI E OF ST RT 153 N OF HWY 460". Nottoway County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 23rd-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 37 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 1011478 on Feb 18, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1011478?
The FCC record lists SOUTHSIDE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE of Crewe, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002073948. Across the registry it holds 13 structure registrations, including 13 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AEA-6919-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1011478?
Its registered overall height above ground is 70 m (228 ft), and 183 m (600 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1011478?
The registered owner is SOUTHSIDE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, which holds 13 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1011478?
It is located near Wellville, Nottoway County, Virginia at 1 MI E OF ST RT 153 N OF HWY 460 (37.13697, -77.90297). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1987.
What type of structure is 1011478?
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 Nottoway County, VA?
Nottoway County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 23rd-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 1011478, Wellville, Nottoway County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/wellville-1011478 (data as of October 13, 2026).