Lattice tower 1306496 — Institute, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1306496 — lattice tower near Institute, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1306496 is a 107 m (350 ft) lattice tower near Institute, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 12, 2019. It is registered to Appalachian Power Company, which holds 27 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1306496 |
| Unique system identifier | 2706192 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AEA-626-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Gahanna, OH · FRN 0002073484
Holds 27 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Twin Lakes Drive
- City
- Institute
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25143
- County
- Kanawha County
- County FIPS
- 54039
- Coordinates
- 38.39208, -81.79136
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1306496 compared with others?
At 107 m, structure 1306496 is about 52% above the 70 m average across the 178 structures registered in Kanawha County. It is about 39% above the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 47% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 107 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 323 m, which puts the top of the structure 430 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1306496, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Institute in Kanawha County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.39208, -81.79136, with the site address filed as "Twin Lakes Drive". 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 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 1306496 on May 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1306496?
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 2018-AEA-626-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1306496?
Its registered overall height above ground is 107 m (350 ft), and 430 m (1,409 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1306496?
The registered owner is Appalachian Power Company, which holds 27 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1306496?
It is located near Institute, Kanawha County, West Virginia at Twin Lakes Drive (38.39208, -81.79136). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 12, 2019.
What type of structure is 1306496?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1306496, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1306496, Institute, Kanawha County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/institute-1306496 (data as of October 20, 2026).