Tower 1214858 — Fairview, WV
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1214858 — tower (type not specified) near Fairview, 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 1214858 is a 67 m (220 ft) tower near Fairview, Monongalia County, West Virginia. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Nov 17, 1988, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Sep 15, 1996. It is registered to MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc (debtor-in-possession), which holds 29 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1214858 |
| Unique system identifier | 2612363 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 17, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Apr 3, 2003 |
| Date dismantled | Sep 15, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 88-AEA-2003-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc (debtor-in-possession)
Richardson, TX
Holds 29 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .75 MILES NW
- City
- Fairview
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26501
- County
- Monongalia County
- County FIPS
- 54061
- Coordinates
- 39.64397, -80.20092
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1214858 compared with others?
At 67 m, structure 1214858 is roughly in line with the 67 m average across the 85 structures registered in Monongalia County. It is about 12% 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 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 67 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 483 m, which puts the top of the structure 551 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1214858, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fairview in Monongalia County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.64397, -80.20092, with the site address filed as ".75 MILES NW". Monongalia County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 70 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1214858 on Apr 3, 2003. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 94 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1214858?
The FCC record lists MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc (debtor-in-possession) of Richardson, TX as the registered owner. Across the registry it holds 29 structure registrations, including 2 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (23 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 88-AEA-2003-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1214858?
Its registered overall height above ground is 67 m (220 ft), and 551 m (1,806 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1214858?
The registered owner is MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc (debtor-in-possession), which holds 29 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1214858?
It is located near Fairview, Monongalia County, West Virginia at .75 MILES NW (39.64397, -80.20092). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Nov 17, 1988.
What type of structure is 1214858?
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 Monongalia County, WV?
Monongalia County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, 70 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1214858, 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 1214858, Fairview, Monongalia County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/fairview-1214858 (data as of October 13, 2026).