Lattice tower 1297568 — Bomont, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297568 — lattice tower near Bomont, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297568 is a 96 m (315 ft) lattice tower near Bomont, Clay County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 14, 2015. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297568 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697087 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 14, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Sep 12, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AEA-1049-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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Wade Fork Road
- City
- Bomont
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25088
- County
- Clay County
- County FIPS
- 54015
- Coordinates
- 38.39103, -81.21142
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297568 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1297568 is about 11% above the 87 m average across the 21 structures registered in Clay County. It is about 25% 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 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 471 m, which puts the top of the structure 567 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297568, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bomont in Clay County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.39103, -81.21142, with the site address filed as "Wade Fork Road". Clay County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 17 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 Malden, WV · 1254839, a tower at 146 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 1297568 on Sep 12, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1297568?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AEA-1049-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 1297568?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 567 m (1,860 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297568?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297568?
It is located near Bomont, Clay County, West Virginia at Wade Fork Road (38.39103, -81.21142). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 14, 2015.
What type of structure is 1297568?
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 Clay County, WV?
Clay County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 32nd-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297568, 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 1297568, Bomont, Clay County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/bomont-1297568 (data as of October 13, 2026).