Tower 1001948 — Ansted, WV
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001948 — tower (type not specified) near Ansted, West Virginia. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001948 is a 88 m (288 ft) tower near Ansted, Fayette County, West Virginia. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to HIGHLAND CELLULAR DBA = CELLULAR ONE.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1001948 |
| Unique system identifier | 108107 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Sep 13, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AEA-0674-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
HIGHLAND CELLULAR DBA = CELLULAR ONE
Beckley, WV
Location
- Address
- 1.42 SM NORTHWEST
- City
- Ansted
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25840
- County
- Fayette County
- County FIPS
- 54019
- Coordinates
- 38.15222, -81.11583
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1001948 compared with others?
At 88 m, structure 1001948 is roughly in line with the 85 m average across the 53 structures registered in Fayette County. It is about 14% above the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 15% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 88 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 770 m, which puts the top of the structure 857 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1001948, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ansted in Fayette County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.15222, -81.11583, with the site address filed as "1.42 SM NORTHWEST". Fayette County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 39 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 Oak Hill, WV · 1053536, a guyed tower at 202 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1001948 on Sep 13, 1996. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 137 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1001948?
The FCC record lists HIGHLAND CELLULAR DBA = CELLULAR ONE of Beckley, WV as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AEA-0674-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1001948?
Its registered overall height above ground is 88 m (288 ft), and 857 m (2,813 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1001948?
The registered owner is HIGHLAND CELLULAR DBA = CELLULAR ONE.
Where is antenna structure 1001948?
It is located near Ansted, Fayette County, West Virginia at 1.42 SM NORTHWEST (38.15222, -81.11583). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1001948?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Fayette County, WV?
Fayette County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001948, weekly bulk file.
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 1001948, Ansted, Fayette County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/ansted-1001948 (data as of October 20, 2026).