Tower 1049793 — Weston, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049793 — tower (type not specified) near Weston, 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 1049793 is a 155 m (510 ft) tower near Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1971. It is registered to WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049793 |
| Unique system identifier | 611481 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1971 |
| Registration issued | Jun 11, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AEA-3984-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
WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF WEST VIRGINIA
Mt. Vernon, IL
Location
- Address
- FISHER HILL SUMMIT, 3 MILES NORTH
- City
- Weston
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26378
- County
- Lewis County
- County FIPS
- 54041
- Coordinates
- 39.07472, -80.42417
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049793 compared with others?
At 155 m, structure 1049793 is about twice the 78 m average across the 42 structures registered in Lewis 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 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 155 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 500 m, which puts the top of the structure 655 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049793, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Weston in Lewis County, West Virginia, at coordinates 39.07472, -80.42417, with the site address filed as "FISHER HILL SUMMIT, 3 MILES NORTH". Lewis County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 32 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 "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 1049793 on Jun 11, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1049793?
The FCC record lists WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF WEST VIRGINIA of Mt. Vernon, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AEA-3984-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 1049793?
Its registered overall height above ground is 155 m (510 ft), and 655 m (2,150 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049793?
The registered owner is WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Where is antenna structure 1049793?
It is located near Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia at FISHER HILL SUMMIT, 3 MILES NORTH (39.07472, -80.42417). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1971.
What type of structure is 1049793?
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 Lewis County, WV?
Lewis County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 18th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049793, 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 1049793, Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/weston-1049793 (data as of October 13, 2026).