Tower 1033917 — Scott Depot, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1033917 — tower (type not specified) near Scott Depot, 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 1033917 is a 473 m (1,551 ft) tower near Scott Depot, Putnam County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 1, 1988. It is registered to SULLIVAN BROADCASTING OF NASHVILLE INC DBA = WVAH.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1033917 |
| Unique system identifier | 598967 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 1, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Nov 26, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 87-AEA-1348-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
SULLIVAN BROADCASTING OF NASHVILLE INC DBA = WVAH
Hurricane, WV
Location
- Address
- S SIDE OF POPLAR CREEK RD 2.2 KM S
- City
- Scott Depot
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25560
- County
- Putnam County
- County FIPS
- 54079
- Coordinates
- 38.42083, -81.92389
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1033917 compared with others?
At 473 m, structure 1033917 is about 4.7 times the 101 m average across the 52 structures registered in Putnam County. It is about 6.2 times the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 6.2 times that figure. It is the tallest constructed structure registered in West Virginia.
The supporting structure itself measures 459 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 473 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 296 m, which puts the top of the structure 769 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1033917, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Scott Depot in Putnam County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.42083, -81.92389, with the site address filed as "S SIDE OF POPLAR CREEK RD 2.2 KM S". Putnam County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 39 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 St. Albans, WV · 1241143, a tower at 457 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 1033917 on Nov 26, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1033917?
The FCC record lists SULLIVAN BROADCASTING OF NASHVILLE INC DBA = WVAH of Hurricane, WV as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 87-AEA-1348-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1033917?
Its registered overall height above ground is 473 m (1,551 ft), and 769 m (2,522 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1033917?
The registered owner is SULLIVAN BROADCASTING OF NASHVILLE INC DBA = WVAH.
Where is antenna structure 1033917?
It is located near Scott Depot, Putnam County, West Virginia at S SIDE OF POPLAR CREEK RD 2.2 KM S (38.42083, -81.92389). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 1, 1988.
What type of structure is 1033917?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Putnam County, WV?
Putnam County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 12th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1033917, 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 1033917, Scott Depot, Putnam County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/scott-depot-1033917 (data as of October 13, 2026).