Lattice tower 1297602 — Coalton, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297602 — lattice tower near Coalton, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297602 is a 94 m (308 ft) lattice tower near Coalton, Randolph County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 30, 2015. It is registered to SBA Towers VI, LLC, which holds 239 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297602 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697121 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Nov 20, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AEA-4802-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 0023878382
Holds 239 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Old Coalton Rd (WV16891-B)
- City
- Coalton
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26257
- County
- Randolph County
- County FIPS
- 54083
- Coordinates
- 38.90478, -79.99808
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297602 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1297602 is about 56% above the 60 m average across the 59 structures registered in Randolph County. It is about 23% 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 29% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 754 m, which puts the top of the structure 848 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297602, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Coalton in Randolph County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.90478, -79.99808, with the site address filed as "Old Coalton Rd (WV16891-B)". Randolph County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 50 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 Clarksburg, WV · 1034466, a tower at 193 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 1297602 on Nov 20, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1297602?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers VI, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023878382. Across the registry it holds 239 structure registrations, the 96th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (88 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AEA-4802-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 1297602?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (308 ft), and 848 m (2,781 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297602?
The registered owner is SBA Towers VI, LLC, which holds 239 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297602?
It is located near Coalton, Randolph County, West Virginia at Old Coalton Rd (WV16891-B) (38.90478, -79.99808). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 30, 2015.
What type of structure is 1297602?
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 Randolph County, WV?
Randolph County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297602, 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 1297602, Coalton, Randolph County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/coalton-1297602 (data as of October 20, 2026).