Tower 1276109 — Franklin, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276109 — tower (type not specified) near Franklin, 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 1276109 is a 110 m (360 ft) tower near Franklin, Pendleton County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 10, 2011. It is registered to West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 84 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1276109 |
| Unique system identifier | 2675536 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jun 5, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AEA-2941-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
West Virginia Emergency Management Division
South Charleston, WV · FRN 0001982453
Holds 84 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.2 Mi E. of Franklin, WV. On Long Ridge Mtn
- City
- Franklin
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26807
- County
- Pendleton County
- County FIPS
- 54071
- Coordinates
- 38.63733, -79.29108
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower array (tower 2 of 3) · Constructed
Guyed tower array (tower 3 of 3) · Constructed
Guyed tower array (tower 1 of 3) · Constructed
Lattice tower · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1276109 compared with others?
At 110 m, structure 1276109 is about 31% above the 84 m average across the 5 structures registered in Pendleton County. It is about 43% 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 44% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 104 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 110 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,037 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,146 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1276109, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Franklin in Pendleton County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.63733, -79.29108, with the site address filed as "2.2 Mi E. of Franklin, WV. On Long Ridge Mtn". Pendleton County has 5 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 55th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 4 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 Harrisonburg, VA · 1018184, a tower at 152 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 1276109 on Jun 5, 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 1276109?
The FCC record lists West Virginia Emergency Management Division of South Charleston, WV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001982453. Across the registry it holds 84 structure registrations, the 235th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 82 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (45 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AEA-2941-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 1276109?
Its registered overall height above ground is 110 m (360 ft), and 1,146 m (3,761 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1276109?
The registered owner is West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 84 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1276109?
It is located near Franklin, Pendleton County, West Virginia at 2.2 Mi E. of Franklin, WV. On Long Ridge Mtn (38.63733, -79.29108). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 10, 2011.
What type of structure is 1276109?
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 Pendleton County, WV?
Pendleton County has 5 FCC-registered antenna structures, 4 of them constructed — the 55th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276109, 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 1276109, Franklin, Pendleton County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/franklin-1276109 (data as of October 13, 2026).