Lattice tower 1256292 — Alderson, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256292 — lattice tower near Alderson, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256292 is a 95 m (311 ft) lattice tower near Alderson, Monroe County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 8, 2006. It is registered to SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 470 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256292 |
| Unique system identifier | 2655457 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 8, 2006 |
| Registration issued | May 22, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-AEA-1288-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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 0021674965
Holds 470 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 494 Knob View Lane (WV48244-A)
- City
- Alderson
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 24910
- County
- Monroe County
- County FIPS
- 54063
- Coordinates
- 37.72208, -80.64919
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256292 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1256292 is about 11% above the 85 m average across the 9 structures registered in Monroe County. It is about 24% above the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 578 m, which puts the top of the structure 673 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256292, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alderson in Monroe County, West Virginia, at coordinates 37.72208, -80.64919, with the site address filed as "494 Knob View Lane (WV48244-A)". Monroe County has 9 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 6 of them are marked constructed. West Virginia as a whole has 1,958 registrations, the 32nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Princeton, WV · 1282652, a lattice tower at 151 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 1256292 on May 22, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1256292?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IX, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021674965. Across the registry it holds 470 structure registrations, the 54th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (128 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-AEA-1288-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1256292?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (311 ft), and 673 m (2,208 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256292?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 470 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256292?
It is located near Alderson, Monroe County, West Virginia at 494 Knob View Lane (WV48244-A) (37.72208, -80.64919). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 8, 2006.
What type of structure is 1256292?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Monroe County, WV?
Monroe County has 9 FCC-registered antenna structures, 6 of them constructed — the 50th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1256292, Alderson, Monroe County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/alderson-1256292 (data as of October 20, 2026).