Lattice tower 1257168 — Pipestem, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257168 — lattice tower near Pipestem, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257168 is a 96 m (315 ft) lattice tower near Pipestem, Summers County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 28, 2007. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1257168 |
| Unique system identifier | 2656334 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 28, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Jun 1, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-AEA-3573-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 145 Muncy Lane (WV14129-A)
- City
- Pipestem
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25979
- County
- Summers County
- County FIPS
- 54089
- Coordinates
- 37.54842, -80.96772
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1257168 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1257168 is about 11% above the 86 m average across the 33 structures registered in Summers County. It is about 25% 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 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 774 m, which puts the top of the structure 870 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1257168, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pipestem in Summers County, West Virginia, at coordinates 37.54842, -80.96772, with the site address filed as "145 Muncy Lane (WV14129-A)". Summers County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 26 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 Bluefield, VA · 1057623, a guyed tower at 173 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 1257168 on Jun 1, 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 1257168?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-AEA-3573-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 1257168?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 870 m (2,854 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1257168?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1257168?
It is located near Pipestem, Summers County, West Virginia at 145 Muncy Lane (WV14129-A) (37.54842, -80.96772). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 28, 2007.
What type of structure is 1257168?
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 Summers County, WV?
Summers County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them constructed — the 21st-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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1257168, Pipestem, Summers County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/pipestem-1257168 (data as of October 20, 2026).