Lattice tower 1262308 — Sutton, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1262308 — lattice tower near Sutton, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1262308 is a 26 m (84 ft) lattice tower near Sutton, Braxton County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 2, 2009. It is registered to West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 84 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1262308 |
| Unique system identifier | 2661655 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 2, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Aug 5, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AEA-3296-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
West Virginia Emergency Management Division
South Charleston, WV · FRN 0001982453
Holds 84 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 89 Minnich Drive
- City
- Sutton
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26601
- County
- Braxton County
- County FIPS
- 54007
- Coordinates
- 38.69578, -80.65511
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1262308 compared with others?
At 26 m, structure 1262308 is about 32% of the 79 m average across the 50 structures registered in Braxton County. It is about 33% of 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 35% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 24 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 26 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 399 m, which puts the top of the structure 424 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1262308, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sutton in Braxton County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.69578, -80.65511, with the site address filed as "89 Minnich Drive". Braxton County has 50 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-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 Weston, WV · 1049793, a tower at 155 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 1262308 on Aug 5, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1262308?
The FCC record lists West Virginia Emergency Management Division of South Charleston, WV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001982453. Across the registry it holds 84 structure registrations, the 235th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 82 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (45 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AEA-3296-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 1262308?
Its registered overall height above ground is 26 m (84 ft), and 424 m (1,392 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1262308?
The registered owner is West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 84 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1262308?
It is located near Sutton, Braxton County, West Virginia at 89 Minnich Drive (38.69578, -80.65511). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 2, 2009.
What type of structure is 1262308?
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 Braxton County, WV?
Braxton County has 50 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 13th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1262308, 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 1262308, Sutton, Braxton County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/sutton-1262308 (data as of October 13, 2026).