Guyed tower 1285653 — Davis, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285653 — guyed tower near Davis, West Virginia. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285653 is a 94 m (309 ft) guyed tower near Davis, Tucker County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 8, 2013. It is registered to WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONALBROADCASTING AUTHORITY, which holds 12 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285653 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685081 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 8, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Sep 16, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AEA-3712-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| 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
WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONALBROADCASTING AUTHORITY
Charleston, WV · FRN 0002017572
Holds 12 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Located off an unnamed dirt road located 15.3 KM NW of Davis WV
- City
- Davis
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26260
- County
- Tucker County
- County FIPS
- 54093
- Coordinates
- 39.18506, -79.30400
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285653 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1285653 is about 10% above the 85 m average across the 11 structures registered in Tucker County. It is about 23% above the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 93 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,133 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,227 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285653, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Davis in Tucker County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.18506, -79.30400, with the site address filed as "Located off an unnamed dirt road located 15.3 KM NW of Davis WV". Tucker County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 48th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 9 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 Mount Storm, WV · 1286712, a guyed 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 1285653 on Sep 16, 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 1285653?
The FCC record lists WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONALBROADCASTING AUTHORITY of Charleston, WV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002017572. Across the registry it holds 12 structure registrations, including 11 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (6 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AEA-3712-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1285653?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (309 ft), and 1,227 m (4,025 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285653?
The registered owner is WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONALBROADCASTING AUTHORITY, which holds 12 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285653?
It is located near Davis, Tucker County, West Virginia at Located off an unnamed dirt road located 15.3 KM NW of Davis WV (39.18506, -79.30400). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 8, 2013.
What type of structure is 1285653?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Tucker County, WV?
Tucker County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them constructed — the 48th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285653, 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 1285653, Davis, Tucker County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/davis-1285653 (data as of October 13, 2026).