Tower 1262569 — Wheeling, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1262569 — tower (type not specified) near Wheeling, 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 1262569 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 2, 2009. It is registered to Ohio County Commission, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1262569 |
| Unique system identifier | 2661916 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 2, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Mar 26, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AEA-4304-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Wheeling, WV · FRN 0012247409
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 34 Straub Drive
- City
- Wheeling
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26059
- County
- Ohio County
- County FIPS
- 54069
- Coordinates
- 40.06061, -80.59050
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1262569 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1262569 is about 42% above the 69 m average across the 32 structures registered in Ohio County. It is about 27% above 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 28% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 403 m, which puts the top of the structure 500 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1262569, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia, at coordinates 40.06061, -80.59050, with the site address filed as "34 Straub Drive". Ohio County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 23rd-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 26 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 1262569 on Mar 26, 2008. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1262569?
The FCC record lists Ohio County Commission of Wheeling, WV as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0012247409. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AEA-4304-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1262569?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 500 m (1,642 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1262569?
The registered owner is Ohio County Commission, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1262569?
It is located near Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia at 34 Straub Drive (40.06061, -80.59050). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 2, 2009.
What type of structure is 1262569?
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 Ohio County, WV?
Ohio County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them constructed — the 23rd-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1262569, 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 1262569, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/wheeling-1262569 (data as of October 13, 2026).