Tower 1002168 — Apex, NC
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002168 — tower (type not specified) near Apex, North Carolina. 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 1002168 is a 140 m (460 ft) tower near Apex, Wake County, North Carolina. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Mar 1, 1990. It is registered to GTE MOBILNET OF RALEIGH INCORPORATED.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002168 |
| Unique system identifier | 97373 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 1, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Oct 11, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 89-ASO-1533-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
GTE MOBILNET OF RALEIGH INCORPORATED
Atlanta, GA
Location
- Address
- 3727 OLD APEX HOLLY SPRINGS RD
- City
- Apex
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27539
- County
- Wake County
- County FIPS
- 37183
- Coordinates
- 35.68944, -78.85694
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002168 compared with others?
At 140 m, structure 1002168 is about 81% above the 77 m average across the 335 structures registered in Wake County. It is about 75% above the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 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 84% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 136 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 140 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 110 m, which puts the top of the structure 250 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002168, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Apex in Wake County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.68944, -78.85694, with the site address filed as "3727 OLD APEX HOLLY SPRINGS RD". Wake County has 335 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 230 of them are marked constructed. North Carolina as a whole has 6,092 registrations, the 9th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Garner, NC · 1006703, a structure at 610 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1002168 on Oct 11, 1996. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 299 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1002168?
The FCC record lists GTE MOBILNET OF RALEIGH INCORPORATED of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 89-ASO-1533-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1002168?
Its registered overall height above ground is 140 m (460 ft), and 250 m (820 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002168?
The registered owner is GTE MOBILNET OF RALEIGH INCORPORATED.
Where is antenna structure 1002168?
It is located near Apex, Wake County, North Carolina at 3727 OLD APEX HOLLY SPRINGS RD (35.68944, -78.85694). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Mar 1, 1990.
What type of structure is 1002168?
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 Wake County, NC?
Wake County has 335 FCC-registered antenna structures, 230 of them constructed — the largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002168, 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 1002168, Apex, Wake County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/apex-1002168 (data as of October 13, 2026).