4-tower array 1234516 — Weirton, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1234516 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) near Weirton, West Virginia.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1234516 is a 81 m (266 ft) 4-tower array near Weirton, Hancock County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 13, 2002. It is registered to Robert William Scharnhorst and Kim Paris Scharnhorst, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1234516 |
| Unique system identifier | 2632662 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) (4TA1) |
| Date constructed | Jun 13, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Dec 6, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 02-AEA-0492-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Robert William Scharnhorst and Kim Paris Scharnhorst
Steubenville, OH · FRN 0028052363
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 1 - FINANCE AND CARROLL ST
- City
- Weirton
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26047
- County
- Hancock County
- County FIPS
- 54029
- Coordinates
- 40.44700, -80.56922
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1234516 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1234516 is about 14% above the 71 m average across the 16 structures registered in Hancock County. It is roughly in line with the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 300 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (4TA1), the average overall height is 84 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 305 m, which puts the top of the structure 386 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1234516, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Weirton in Hancock County, West Virginia, at coordinates 40.44700, -80.56922, with the site address filed as "TWR 1 - FINANCE AND CARROLL ST". Hancock County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 43rd-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 14 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 Mingo Junction, OH · 1237867, a tower at 276 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 1234516 on Dec 6, 2018. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1234516?
The FCC record lists Robert William Scharnhorst and Kim Paris Scharnhorst of Steubenville, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0028052363. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is 4TA1 (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 02-AEA-0492-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1234516?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (266 ft), and 386 m (1,266 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1234516?
The registered owner is Robert William Scharnhorst and Kim Paris Scharnhorst, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1234516?
It is located near Weirton, Hancock County, West Virginia at TWR 1 - FINANCE AND CARROLL ST (40.44700, -80.56922). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 13, 2002.
What type of structure is 1234516?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 4TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4)". 300 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hancock County, WV?
Hancock County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 43rd-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
Related pages
- Antenna structures in West Virginia· 1,958 registered
- Antenna structures in Hancock County· 16 registered
- Robert William Scharnhorst and Kim Paris Scharnhorst portfolio· 4 structures
- Tallest towers in West Virginia
- Structure types explained· Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4)
- The 100 tallest towers in the US
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1234516, 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 1234516, Weirton, Hancock County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/weirton-1234516 (data as of October 13, 2026).