Lattice tower 1278256 — Zion Crossroads, VA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278256 — lattice tower near Zion Crossroads, Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278256 is a 80 m (261 ft) lattice tower near Zion Crossroads, Louisa County, Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 5, 2011. It is registered to SBA Towers X, LLC, which holds 402 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278256 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677684 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 5, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Apr 22, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AEA-13531-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0027435205
Holds 402 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 11429 West Jack Jouett Rd (VA28177-A)
- City
- Zion Crossroads
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 22942
- County
- Louisa County
- County FIPS
- 51109
- Coordinates
- 38.04239, -78.23653
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278256 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1278256 is about 12% above the 71 m average across the 41 structures registered in Louisa County. It is about 20% 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 152 m, which puts the top of the structure 231 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278256, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Zion Crossroads in Louisa County, Virginia, at coordinates 38.04239, -78.23653, with the site address filed as "11429 West Jack Jouett Rd (VA28177-A)". Louisa County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 34th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 34 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 Charlottesville, VA · 1064938, a guyed tower at 160 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 1278256 on Apr 22, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,955 in Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1278256?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers X, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0027435205. Across the registry it holds 402 structure registrations, the 62nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 88 in Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (171 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AEA-13531-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 1278256?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (261 ft), and 231 m (758 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278256?
The registered owner is SBA Towers X, LLC, which holds 402 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278256?
It is located near Zion Crossroads, Louisa County, Virginia at 11429 West Jack Jouett Rd (VA28177-A) (38.04239, -78.23653). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 5, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278256?
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 Louisa County, VA?
Louisa County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 34 of them constructed — the 34th-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 1278256, Zion Crossroads, Louisa County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/zion-crossroads-1278256 (data as of October 13, 2026).