Lattice tower 1261963 — Alderson, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261963 — lattice tower near Alderson, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261963 is a 98 m (320 ft) lattice tower near Alderson, Summers County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 13, 2008. It is registered to West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 84 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261963 |
| Unique system identifier | 2661310 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 13, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Jun 5, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AEA-4191-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
West Virginia Emergency Management Division
South Charleston, WV · FRN 0001982453
Holds 84 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5481 Fire Tower Road, County Route 7/17
- City
- Alderson
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 24910
- County
- Summers County
- County FIPS
- 54089
- Coordinates
- 37.77358, -80.70536
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261963 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1261963 is about 13% above the 86 m average across the 33 structures registered in Summers County. It is about 27% above the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 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 about 34% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,197 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,295 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261963, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alderson in Summers County, West Virginia, at coordinates 37.77358, -80.70536, with the site address filed as "5481 Fire Tower Road, County Route 7/17". Summers County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 25 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 1261963 on Jun 5, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1261963?
The FCC record lists West Virginia Emergency Management Division of South Charleston, WV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001982453. Across the registry it holds 84 structure registrations, the 235th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 82 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (45 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AEA-4191-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 1261963?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 1,295 m (4,248 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261963?
The registered owner is West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 84 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261963?
It is located near Alderson, Summers County, West Virginia at 5481 Fire Tower Road, County Route 7/17 (37.77358, -80.70536). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 13, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261963?
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 Summers County, WV?
Summers County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 21st-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261963, 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 1261963, Alderson, Summers County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/alderson-1261963 (data as of October 13, 2026).