Lattice tower 1294746 — Rowlesburg, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294746 — lattice tower near Rowlesburg, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294746 is a 125 m (409 ft) lattice tower near Rowlesburg, Preston County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 30, 2015. It is registered to PRESTON COUNTY OF(OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MGMT), which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1294746 |
| Unique system identifier | 2694265 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Feb 3, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AEA-5958-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
PRESTON COUNTY OF(OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MGMT)
Kingwood,, WV · FRN 0003832078
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Birch Root Road
- City
- Rowlesburg
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26425
- County
- Preston County
- County FIPS
- 54077
- Coordinates
- 39.31125, -79.75600
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1294746 compared with others?
At 125 m, structure 1294746 is about 63% above the 77 m average across the 68 structures registered in Preston County. It is about 63% above the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 72% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 125 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 808 m, which puts the top of the structure 933 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1294746, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rowlesburg in Preston County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.31125, -79.75600, with the site address filed as "Birch Root Road". 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 "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 1294746 on Feb 3, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1294746?
The FCC record lists PRESTON COUNTY OF(OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MGMT) of Kingwood,, WV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003832078. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AEA-5958-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 1294746?
Its registered overall height above ground is 125 m (409 ft), and 933 m (3,061 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1294746?
The registered owner is PRESTON COUNTY OF(OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MGMT), which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1294746?
It is located near Rowlesburg, Preston County, West Virginia at Birch Root Road (39.31125, -79.75600). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 30, 2015.
What type of structure is 1294746?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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 1294746, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1294746, Rowlesburg, Preston County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/rowlesburg-1294746 (data as of October 13, 2026).