Monopole 1296985 — Rand, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296985 — monopole near Rand, West Virginia. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296985 is a 34 m (110 ft) monopole near Rand, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 9, 2016. It is registered to PI Tower Development, LLC, which holds 932 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296985 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696504 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Aug 11, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AEA-2151-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Jacksonville, FL · FRN 0023395601
Holds 932 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Athens Ave
- City
- Rand
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25306
- County
- Kanawha County
- County FIPS
- 54039
- Coordinates
- 38.28717, -81.56306
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296985 compared with others?
At 34 m, structure 1296985 is about half of the 70 m average across the 178 structures registered in Kanawha County. It is about 44% of the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 24,598 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 32 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 34 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 184 m, which puts the top of the structure 218 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296985, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rand in Kanawha County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.28717, -81.56306, with the site address filed as "Athens Ave". Kanawha County has 178 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 133 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 1296985 on Aug 11, 2016. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1296985?
The FCC record lists PI Tower Development, LLC of Jacksonville, FL 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 2015-AEA-2151-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1296985?
Its registered overall height above ground is 34 m (110 ft), and 218 m (715 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296985?
The registered owner is PI Tower Development, LLC, which holds 932 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296985?
It is located near Rand, Kanawha County, West Virginia at Athens Ave (38.28717, -81.56306). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 9, 2016.
What type of structure is 1296985?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,598 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kanawha County, WV?
Kanawha County has 178 FCC-registered antenna structures, 133 of them constructed — the largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296985, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1296985, Rand, Kanawha County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/rand-1296985 (data as of October 6, 2026).