Tower 1035684 — Rowelsburg, WV
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1035684 — tower (type not specified) near Rowelsburg, 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 1035684 is a 70 m (228 ft) tower near Rowelsburg, Preston County, West Virginia. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Nov 19, 1984, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 25, 1997. It is registered to MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, which holds 29 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1035684 |
| Unique system identifier | 600404 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 19, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Oct 23, 2000 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 25, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-AEA-2268-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Richardson, TX
Holds 29 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5 MI SW
- City
- Rowelsburg
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26425
- County
- Preston County
- County FIPS
- 54077
- Coordinates
- 39.30194, -79.74556
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1035684 compared with others?
At 70 m, structure 1035684 is roughly in line with the 77 m average across the 68 structures registered in Preston County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 70 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 802 m, which puts the top of the structure 871 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1035684, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rowelsburg in Preston County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.30194, -79.74556, with the site address filed as "5 MI SW". Preston County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-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 Grafton, WV · 1267118, a tower at 151 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1035684 on Oct 23, 2000. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 95 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1035684?
The FCC record lists MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION of Richardson, TX as the registered owner. Across the registry it holds 29 structure registrations, including 2 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (23 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-AEA-2268-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1035684?
Its registered overall height above ground is 70 m (228 ft), and 871 m (2,859 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1035684?
The registered owner is MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, which holds 29 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1035684?
It is located near Rowelsburg, Preston County, West Virginia at 5 MI SW (39.30194, -79.74556). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Nov 19, 1984.
What type of structure is 1035684?
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 Preston County, WV?
Preston County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them constructed — the 6th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1035684, 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 1035684, Rowelsburg, Preston County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/rowelsburg-1035684 (data as of October 20, 2026).