Guyed tower 1005205 — Apex, NC
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005205 — guyed tower near Apex, North Carolina. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005205 is a 92 m (301 ft) guyed tower near Apex, Wake County, North Carolina. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1995, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 1, 2023. It is registered to American Towers, LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1005205 |
| Unique system identifier | 110624 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 1, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ASO-7802-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3001 Old Holly Springs Road (#306504)
- City
- Apex
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27539
- County
- Wake County
- County FIPS
- 37183
- Coordinates
- 35.69975, -78.85511
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1005205 compared with others?
At 92 m, structure 1005205 is about 18% above the 77 m average across the 335 structures registered in Wake County. It is about 15% above the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 14% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 88 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 92 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 113 m, which puts the top of the structure 204 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1005205, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Apex in Wake County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.69975, -78.85511, with the site address filed as "3001 Old Holly Springs Road (#306504)". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1005205 on Aug 10, 2023. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 295 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1005205?
The FCC record lists American Towers, LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 1,114 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-ASO-7802-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 1005205?
Its registered overall height above ground is 92 m (301 ft), and 204 m (670 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1005205?
The registered owner is American Towers, LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1005205?
It is located near Apex, Wake County, North Carolina at 3001 Old Holly Springs Road (#306504) (35.69975, -78.85511). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1995.
What type of structure is 1005205?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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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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 1005205, Apex, Wake County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/apex-1005205 (data as of October 13, 2026).