Lattice tower 1326685 — Gilbert, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1326685 — lattice tower near Gilbert, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1326685 is a 120 m (394 ft) lattice tower near Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 2026. It is registered to Appalachian Power Company, which holds 27 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1326685 |
| Unique system identifier | 2726935 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AEA-2697-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Gahanna, OH · FRN 0002073484
Holds 27 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Off County Highway 52/02 Browning Fork
- City
- Gilbert
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25621
- County
- Mingo County
- County FIPS
- 54059
- Coordinates
- 37.67925, -81.92408
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1326685 compared with others?
At 120 m, structure 1326685 is about 59% above the 76 m average across the 20 structures registered in Mingo County. It is about 57% 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 65% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 114 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 120 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 733 m, which puts the top of the structure 854 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1326685, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gilbert in Mingo County, West Virginia, at coordinates 37.67925, -81.92408, with the site address filed as "Off County Highway 52/02 Browning Fork". Mingo County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 35th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 16 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 Welch, WV · 1282651, a tower at 151 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 1326685 on May 27, 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 1326685?
The FCC record lists Appalachian Power Company of Gahanna, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002073484. Across the registry it holds 27 structure registrations, including 20 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (15 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AEA-2697-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1326685?
Its registered overall height above ground is 120 m (394 ft), and 854 m (2,800 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1326685?
The registered owner is Appalachian Power Company, which holds 27 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1326685?
It is located near Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia at Off County Highway 52/02 Browning Fork (37.67925, -81.92408). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 2026.
What type of structure is 1326685?
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 Mingo County, WV?
Mingo County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 35th-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 1326685, Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/gilbert-1326685 (data as of October 13, 2026).