Tower 1216448 — Elkview, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1216448 — tower (type not specified) near Elkview, 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 1216448 is a 93 m (304 ft) tower near Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 12, 2001. It is registered to Crown Communication LLC, which holds 1,971 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1216448 |
| Unique system identifier | 2613955 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 12, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Jan 26, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AEA-6463-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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0003247087
Holds 1,971 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 179 Wills Creek Road
- City
- Elkview
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25071
- County
- Kanawha County
- County FIPS
- 54039
- Coordinates
- 38.48989, -81.43511
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1216448 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1216448 is about 32% above the 70 m average across the 178 structures registered in Kanawha County. It is about 21% above the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 22% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 359 m, which puts the top of the structure 452 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1216448, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elkview in Kanawha County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.48989, -81.43511, with the site address filed as "179 Wills Creek Road". Kanawha County has 178 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 133 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 Poca, WV · 1050615, a guyed tower at 300 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 1216448 on Jan 26, 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 1216448?
The FCC record lists Crown Communication LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003247087. Across the registry it holds 1,971 structure registrations, the 13th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 202 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,590 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AEA-6463-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 1216448?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (304 ft), and 452 m (1,483 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1216448?
The registered owner is Crown Communication LLC, which holds 1,971 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1216448?
It is located near Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia at 179 Wills Creek Road (38.48989, -81.43511). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 12, 2001.
What type of structure is 1216448?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kanawha County, WV?
Kanawha County has 178 FCC-registered antenna structures, 133 of them constructed — the largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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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 1216448, Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/elkview-1216448 (data as of October 13, 2026).