Tower 1256855 — Madison, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256855 — tower (type not specified) near Madison, 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 1256855 is a 116 m (380 ft) tower near Madison, Boone County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 2, 2007. It is registered to West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 84 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256855 |
| Unique system identifier | 2656021 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 2, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Jun 5, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AEA-238-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
- 1.3 Mi East Boone Memorial Hospital & RT 85 Madison, WV
- City
- Madison
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25130
- County
- Boone County
- County FIPS
- 54005
- Coordinates
- 38.05047, -81.78228
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256855 compared with others?
At 116 m, structure 1256855 is about 27% above the 91 m average across the 23 structures registered in Boone County. It is about 51% 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 52% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 596 m, which puts the top of the structure 712 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256855, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Madison in Boone County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.05047, -81.78228, with the site address filed as "1.3 Mi East Boone Memorial Hospital & RT 85 Madison, WV". 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 1256855 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 1256855?
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 2007-AEA-238-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 1256855?
Its registered overall height above ground is 116 m (380 ft), and 712 m (2,335 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256855?
The registered owner is West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 84 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256855?
It is located near Madison, Boone County, West Virginia at 1.3 Mi East Boone Memorial Hospital & RT 85 Madison, WV (38.05047, -81.78228). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 2, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256855?
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 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 1256855, Madison, Boone County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/madison-1256855 (data as of October 13, 2026).