Tower 1278937 — Racine, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278937 — tower (type not specified) near Racine, 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 1278937 is a 95 m (311 ft) tower near Racine, Boone County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 18, 2011. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278937 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678365 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AEA-3189-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2000 Snodgrass Branch Road
- City
- Racine
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25165
- County
- Boone County
- County FIPS
- 54005
- Coordinates
- 38.16567, -81.65672
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278937 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1278937 is roughly in line with the 91 m average across the 23 structures registered in Boone County. It is about 24% 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 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 487 m, which puts the top of the structure 581 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278937, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Racine in Boone County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.16567, -81.65672, with the site address filed as "2000 Snodgrass Branch Road". Boone County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 30th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 14 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 Scott Depot, WV · 1033917, a tower at 473 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 1278937 on Feb 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1278937?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AEA-3189-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 1278937?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (311 ft), and 581 m (1,907 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278937?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278937?
It is located near Racine, Boone County, West Virginia at 2000 Snodgrass Branch Road (38.16567, -81.65672). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 18, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278937?
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 Boone County, WV?
Boone County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 30th-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 1278937, Racine, Boone County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/racine-1278937 (data as of October 20, 2026).