Lattice tower 1261666 — Whitmer, WV
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261666 — lattice tower near Whitmer, West Virginia. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261666 is a 64 m (210 ft) lattice tower near Whitmer, Randolph County, West Virginia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 15, 2008. It is registered to West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 89 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261666 |
| Unique system identifier | 2661013 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Jun 5, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AEA-3288-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
West Virginia Emergency Management Division
South Charleston, WV · FRN 0001982453
Holds 89 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 34 Haines Knob Road
- City
- Whitmer
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 26296
- County
- Randolph County
- County FIPS
- 54083
- Coordinates
- 38.86494, -79.57725
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261666 compared with others?
At 64 m, structure 1261666 is roughly in line with the 60 m average across the 59 structures registered in Randolph County. It is about 16% below the West Virginia average of 77 m across 1,958 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 64 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,299 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,363 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261666, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Whitmer in Randolph County, West Virginia, at coordinates 38.86494, -79.57725, with the site address filed as "34 Haines Knob Road". Randolph County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 55 West Virginia counties with registrations, and 50 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 1261666 on Jun 5, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,492 in West Virginia.
Who owns antenna structure 1261666?
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 89 structure registrations, the 221st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 87 in West Virginia. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (49 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AEA-3288-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 1261666?
Its registered overall height above ground is 64 m (210 ft), and 1,363 m (4,471 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261666?
The registered owner is West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which holds 89 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261666?
It is located near Whitmer, Randolph County, West Virginia at 34 Haines Knob Road (38.86494, -79.57725). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 15, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261666?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Randolph County, WV?
Randolph County has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 55 counties in West Virginia.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261666, 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 1261666, Whitmer, Randolph County, West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia/whitmer-1261666 (data as of October 20, 2026).