Tower 1246949 — Maryland Junction, WV
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246949 — tower (type not specified) near Maryland Junction, 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 1246949 is a 26 m (85 ft) tower near Maryland Junction, Mineral County, West Virginia. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Potomac Highlands Airport Authority, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1246949 |
| Unique system identifier | 2646113 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Oct 21, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AEA-1115-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Potomac Highlands Airport Authority
Wiley Ford, WV · FRN 0012908554
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1/2 mile NE of Maryland Juction, WV, on Knobly Moutain
- City
- Maryland Junction
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26753
- County
- Mineral County
- County FIPS
- 54057
- Coordinates
- 39.63453, -78.77808
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1246949 compared with others?
At 26 m, structure 1246949 is about 44% of the 59 m average across the 19 structures registered in Mineral County. It is about 34% of the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 34% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 24 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 26 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 335 m, which puts the top of the structure 361 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1246949, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Maryland Junction in Mineral County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.63453, -78.77808, with the site address filed as "1/2 mile NE of Maryland Juction, WV, on Knobly Moutain". Mineral County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 11 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 Frostburg, MD · 1045836, a tower at 136 m (terminated).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1246949 on Oct 21, 2011. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 137 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1246949?
The FCC record lists Potomac Highlands Airport Authority of Wiley Ford, WV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0012908554. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AEA-1115-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1246949?
Its registered overall height above ground is 26 m (85 ft), and 361 m (1,185 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1246949?
The registered owner is Potomac Highlands Airport Authority, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1246949?
It is located near Maryland Junction, Mineral County, West Virginia at 1/2 mile NE of Maryland Juction, WV, on Knobly Moutain (39.63453, -78.77808). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1246949?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mineral County, WV?
Mineral County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 38th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246949, 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 1246949, Maryland Junction, Mineral County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/maryland-junction-1246949 (data as of October 20, 2026).