Lattice tower 1282652 — Princeton, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1282652 — lattice tower near Princeton, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1282652 is a 151 m (495 ft) lattice tower near Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 2014. It is registered to West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 89 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1282652 |
| Unique system identifier | 2682080 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Jun 5, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AEA-5060-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 89 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1588 New Zion Road
- City
- Princeton
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 24739
- County
- Mercer County
- County FIPS
- 54055
- Coordinates
- 37.37681, -80.92928
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1282652 compared with others?
At 151 m, structure 1282652 is about twice the 77 m average across the 63 structures registered in Mercer County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 146 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 151 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 925 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,075 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1282652, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Princeton in Mercer County, West Virginia, at coordinates 37.37681, -80.92928, with the site address filed as "1588 New Zion Road". Mercer County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 52 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 1282652 on Jun 5, 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 1282652?
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 89 structure registrations, the 221st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 87 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (49 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AEA-5060-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 1282652?
Its registered overall height above ground is 151 m (495 ft), and 1,075 m (3,528 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1282652?
The registered owner is West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 89 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1282652?
It is located near Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia at 1588 New Zion Road (37.37681, -80.92928). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 2014.
What type of structure is 1282652?
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 Mercer County, WV?
Mercer County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1282652, 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 1282652, Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/princeton-1282652 (data as of October 20, 2026).