Lattice tower 1270606 — Foster, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1270606 — lattice tower near Foster, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1270606 is a 93 m (304 ft) lattice tower near Foster, Boone County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 19, 2010. It is registered to SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1270606 |
| Unique system identifier | 2669953 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Feb 11, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AEA-303-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 0024896698
Holds 610 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2730 Ridgeview Nellis Road (WV16705-A)
- City
- Foster
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25051
- County
- Boone County
- County FIPS
- 54005
- Coordinates
- 38.10836, -81.75056
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1270606 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1270606 is roughly in line with the 91 m average across the 23 structures registered in Boone County. It is about 21% 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 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 481 m, which puts the top of the structure 574 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1270606, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Foster in Boone County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.10836, -81.75056, with the site address filed as "2730 Ridgeview Nellis Road (WV16705-A)". Boone County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 30th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 14 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 Scott Depot, WV · 1033917, a tower at 473 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 1270606 on Feb 11, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1270606?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IX, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024896698. Across the registry it holds 610 structure registrations, the 42nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (220 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AEA-303-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 1270606?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (304 ft), and 574 m (1,883 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1270606?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1270606?
It is located near Foster, Boone County, West Virginia at 2730 Ridgeview Nellis Road (WV16705-A) (38.10836, -81.75056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 19, 2010.
What type of structure is 1270606?
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 Boone County, WV?
Boone County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 30th-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 1270606, Foster, Boone County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/foster-1270606 (data as of October 13, 2026).