Lattice tower 1297186 — Capon Springs, WV
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297186 — lattice tower near Capon Springs, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297186 is a 72 m (235 ft) lattice tower near Capon Springs, Hampshire County, West Virginia. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to Hardy County Office of Emergency Services, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297186 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696705 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Oct 25, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AEA-2529-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
Hardy County Office of Emergency Services
Moorefield, WV · FRN 0006220875
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Back Creek Road
- City
- Capon Springs
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26865
- County
- Hampshire County
- County FIPS
- 54027
- Coordinates
- 39.14419, -78.43578
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297186 compared with others?
At 72 m, structure 1297186 is about 15% below the 85 m average across the 14 structures registered in Hampshire County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 70 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 72 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 858 m, which puts the top of the structure 929 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297186, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Capon Springs in Hampshire County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.14419, -78.43578, with the site address filed as "Back Creek Road". Hampshire County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 45th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 11 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 Front Royal, VA · 1018205, a guyed tower at 154 m (constructed).
What does the status "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1297186 on Oct 25, 2016. Nationally, 15,900 of the 197,833 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 190 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1297186?
The FCC record lists Hardy County Office of Emergency Services of Moorefield, WV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006220875. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AEA-2529-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 1297186?
Its registered overall height above ground is 72 m (235 ft), and 929 m (3,049 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297186?
The registered owner is Hardy County Office of Emergency Services, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297186?
It is located near Capon Springs, Hampshire County, West Virginia at Back Creek Road (39.14419, -78.43578). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1297186?
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 Hampshire County, WV?
Hampshire County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 45th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297186, 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 1297186, Capon Springs, Hampshire County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/capon-springs-1297186 (data as of October 20, 2026).