Guyed tower 1299218 — Terra Alta, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299218 — guyed tower near Terra Alta, West Virginia. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299218 is a 32 m (105 ft) guyed tower near Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 22, 1986. It is registered to Marpat Corporation, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1299218 |
| Unique system identifier | 2698737 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 22, 1986 |
| Registration issued | May 24, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AEA-3934-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
Kingwood, WV · FRN 0003766060
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Terra Alta, WV
- City
- Terra Alta
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26764
- County
- Preston County
- County FIPS
- 54077
- Coordinates
- 39.45714, -79.59025
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1299218 compared with others?
At 32 m, structure 1299218 is about 42% of the 77 m average across the 68 structures registered in Preston County. It is about 42% of the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 30% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 30 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 32 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 896 m, which puts the top of the structure 928 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1299218, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Terra Alta in Preston County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.45714, -79.59025, with the site address filed as "Terra Alta, WV". 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 Mount Storm, WV · 1286712, a guyed tower at 151 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 1299218 on May 24, 2016. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1299218?
The FCC record lists Marpat Corporation of Kingwood, WV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003766060. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 1 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AEA-3934-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 1299218?
Its registered overall height above ground is 32 m (105 ft), and 928 m (3,045 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1299218?
The registered owner is Marpat Corporation, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1299218?
It is located near Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia at Terra Alta, WV (39.45714, -79.59025). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 22, 1986.
What type of structure is 1299218?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 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 1299218, 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 1299218, Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/terra-alta-1299218 (data as of October 20, 2026).