Tower 1048639 — Shinnston, WV
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048639 — tower (type not specified) near Shinnston, 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 1048639 is a 167 m (548 ft) tower near Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to DAVIS TELEVISION FAIRMONT LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048639 |
| Unique system identifier | 610543 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | May 29, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AEA-2027-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| 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
DAVIS TELEVISION FAIRMONT LLC
Los Angeles, CA
Location
- Address
- TOP OF HILL 4 KM WNW
- City
- Shinnston
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26568
- County
- Harrison County
- County FIPS
- 54033
- Coordinates
- 39.41417, -80.34556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1048639 compared with others?
At 167 m, structure 1048639 is about twice the 79 m average across the 105 structures registered in Harrison County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 154 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 167 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 457 m, which puts the top of the structure 624 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048639, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Shinnston in Harrison County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.41417, -80.34556, with the site address filed as "TOP OF HILL 4 KM WNW". Harrison County has 105 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 79 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 Clarksburg, WV · 1034466, a tower at 193 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1048639 on May 29, 1998. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 138 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1048639?
The FCC record lists DAVIS TELEVISION FAIRMONT LLC of Los Angeles, CA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AEA-2027-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 1048639?
Its registered overall height above ground is 167 m (548 ft), and 624 m (2,047 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048639?
The registered owner is DAVIS TELEVISION FAIRMONT LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1048639?
It is located near Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia at TOP OF HILL 4 KM WNW (39.41417, -80.34556). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1048639?
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 Harrison County, WV?
Harrison County has 105 FCC-registered antenna structures, 79 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048639, 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 1048639, Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/shinnston-1048639 (data as of October 13, 2026).