Tower 1256951 — New Martinsville, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256951 — tower (type not specified) near New Martinsville, 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 1256951 is a 107 m (350 ft) tower near New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 9, 2007. It is registered to Ohio Power Company, which holds 115 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256951 |
| Unique system identifier | 2656117 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-AEA-5345-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
Gahanna, OH · FRN 0003006558
Holds 115 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Off White Man Hill Road, 2.0 mi S of
- City
- New Martinsville
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26155
- County
- Wetzel County
- County FIPS
- 54103
- Coordinates
- 39.61525, -80.86194
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256951 compared with others?
At 107 m, structure 1256951 is about 63% above the 66 m average across the 17 structures registered in Wetzel County. It is about 39% above 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 40% 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 402 m, which puts the top of the structure 509 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256951, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near New Martinsville in Wetzel County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.61525, -80.86194, with the site address filed as "Off White Man Hill Road, 2.0 mi S of". Wetzel County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 41st-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 Salem, WV · 1242847, a tower at 146 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 1256951 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 1256951?
The FCC record lists Ohio Power Company of Gahanna, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003006558. Across the registry it holds 115 structure registrations, the 177th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 2 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (60 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-AEA-5345-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 1256951?
Its registered overall height above ground is 107 m (350 ft), and 509 m (1,669 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256951?
The registered owner is Ohio Power Company, which holds 115 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256951?
It is located near New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia at Off White Man Hill Road, 2.0 mi S of (39.61525, -80.86194). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 9, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256951?
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 Wetzel County, WV?
Wetzel County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 41st-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256951, 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 1256951, New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/new-martinsville-1256951 (data as of October 20, 2026).