Tower 1261982 — Gallagher, WV
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261982 — tower (type not specified) near Gallagher, 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 1261982 is a 110 m (362 ft) tower near Gallagher, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to Alltel Communications, LLC, which holds 561 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261982 |
| Unique system identifier | 2661329 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Mar 30, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AEA-3987-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0018437624
Holds 561 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- WV Turnpike; Hurricane branch of Paint Creek (Nuckolls - 196496646)
- City
- Gallagher
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25075
- County
- Kanawha County
- County FIPS
- 54039
- Coordinates
- 38.09164, -81.39097
Within ~40 km
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- Poca, WV · 1050615300 m
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How tall is structure 1261982 compared with others?
At 110 m, structure 1261982 is about 57% above the 70 m average across the 178 structures registered in Kanawha County. It is about 44% 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 45% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 110 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 240 m, which puts the top of the structure 350 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261982, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gallagher in Kanawha County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.09164, -81.39097, with the site address filed as "WV Turnpike; Hurricane branch of Paint Creek (Nuckolls - 196496646)". 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 "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1261982 on Mar 30, 2017. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 190 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1261982?
The FCC record lists Alltel Communications, LLC of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018437624. Across the registry it holds 561 structure registrations, the 46th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (165 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AEA-3987-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 1261982?
Its registered overall height above ground is 110 m (362 ft), and 350 m (1,148 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261982?
The registered owner is Alltel Communications, LLC, which holds 561 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261982?
It is located near Gallagher, Kanawha County, West Virginia at WV Turnpike; Hurricane branch of Paint Creek (Nuckolls - 196496646) (38.09164, -81.39097). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1261982?
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 1261982, Gallagher, Kanawha County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/gallagher-1261982 (data as of October 13, 2026).