Tower 1033298 — Fairmont, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1033298 — tower (type not specified) near Fairmont, 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 1033298 is a 66 m (216 ft) tower near Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1947. It is registered to FAIRMONT BROADCASTING CO DBA = WTCS AM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1033298 |
| Unique system identifier | 598457 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1947 |
| Registration issued | Dec 19, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 90-AEA-1093-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
FAIRMONT BROADCASTING CO DBA = WTCS AM
Fairmont, WV · FRN 0009023649
Location
- Address
- 450 LEONARD AVE
- City
- Fairmont
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26554
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 54049
- Coordinates
- 39.47194, -80.14028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1033298 compared with others?
At 66 m, structure 1033298 is roughly in line with the 61 m average across the 60 structures registered in Marion County. It is about 14% below 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 14% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 66 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 381 m, which puts the top of the structure 447 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1033298, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.47194, -80.14028, with the site address filed as "450 LEONARD AVE". Marion County has 60 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 52 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 1033298 on Dec 19, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1033298?
The FCC record lists FAIRMONT BROADCASTING CO DBA = WTCS AM of Fairmont, WV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009023649.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 90-AEA-1093-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1033298?
Its registered overall height above ground is 66 m (216 ft), and 447 m (1,466 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1033298?
The registered owner is FAIRMONT BROADCASTING CO DBA = WTCS AM.
Where is antenna structure 1033298?
It is located near Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia at 450 LEONARD AVE (39.47194, -80.14028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1947.
What type of structure is 1033298?
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 Marion County, WV?
Marion County has 60 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them constructed — the 9th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1033298, 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 1033298, Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/fairmont-1033298 (data as of October 13, 2026).