Lattice tower 1296984 — Pax, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296984 — lattice tower near Pax, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296984 is a 78 m (255 ft) lattice tower near Pax, Fayette County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 26, 2016. It is registered to PI Tower Development LLC, which holds 932 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296984 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696503 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 26, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Apr 22, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AEA-2538-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
Charlotte, NC · FRN 0023395601
Holds 932 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- West of State Road S 46-170
- City
- Pax
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25136
- County
- Fayette County
- County FIPS
- 54019
- Coordinates
- 37.93353, -81.26683
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296984 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1296984 is roughly in line with the 85 m average across the 53 structures registered in Fayette County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 527 m, which puts the top of the structure 604 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296984, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pax in Fayette County, West Virginia, at coordinates 37.93353, -81.26683, with the site address filed as "West of State Road S 46-170". Fayette County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 39 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 Oak Hill, WV · 1053536, a guyed tower at 202 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 1296984 on Apr 22, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1296984?
The FCC record lists PI Tower Development LLC of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023395601. Across the registry it holds 932 structure registrations, the 31st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (435 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AEA-2538-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 1296984?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 604 m (1,983 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296984?
The registered owner is PI Tower Development LLC, which holds 932 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296984?
It is located near Pax, Fayette County, West Virginia at West of State Road S 46-170 (37.93353, -81.26683). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 26, 2016.
What type of structure is 1296984?
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 Fayette County, WV?
Fayette County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 11th-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 1296984, Pax, Fayette County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/pax-1296984 (data as of October 13, 2026).