4-tower array 1053226 — Winchester, VA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053226 — antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) near Winchester, Virginia.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053226 is a 93 m (306 ft) 4-tower array near Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1962, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 21, 2008. It is registered to Capstar Radio Operating Company, which holds 78 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1053226 |
| Unique system identifier | 614371 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) (4TA2) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1962 |
| Registration issued | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 21, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 1-OE-1143 |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Capstar Radio Operating Company
Tulsa, OK · FRN 0005793716
Holds 78 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 2 - 381 SPINNING WHEEL LN
- City
- Winchester
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 22603
- County
- Frederick County
- County FIPS
- 51069
- Coordinates
- 39.19806, -78.22000
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1053226 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1053226 is about 44% above the 65 m average across the 49 structures registered in Frederick County. It is about 41% above the Virginia average of 66 m across 4,239 registrations. Among the 295 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (4TA2), the average overall height is 83 m, so this one is about 13% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 268 m, which puts the top of the structure 361 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1053226, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia, at coordinates 39.19806, -78.22000, with the site address filed as "TWR 2 - 381 SPINNING WHEEL LN". Frederick County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 20th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 31 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 Front Royal, VA · 1018205, a guyed tower at 154 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1053226 on Nov 21, 2008. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 232 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1053226?
The FCC record lists Capstar Radio Operating Company of Tulsa, OK as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005793716. Across the registry it holds 78 structure registrations, the 253rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 8 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (26 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 1-OE-1143, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1053226?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (306 ft), and 361 m (1,186 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1053226?
The registered owner is Capstar Radio Operating Company, which holds 78 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1053226?
It is located near Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia at TWR 2 - 381 SPINNING WHEEL LN (39.19806, -78.22000). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1962.
What type of structure is 1053226?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 4TA2, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4)". 295 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Frederick County, VA?
Frederick County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 20th-largest count among 132 counties in Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053226, 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 1053226, Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/winchester-1053226 (data as of October 13, 2026).