Pole 1252987 — Apex, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1252987 — pole near Apex, North Carolina. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1252987 is a 72 m (235 ft) pole near Apex, Wake County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 17, 2006. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1252987 |
| Unique system identifier | 2652151 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Aug 17, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ASO-4973-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8626 Manns Loop Road (Optimist Farm 196374183)
- City
- Apex
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27539
- County
- Wake County
- County FIPS
- 37183
- Coordinates
- 35.65081, -78.74931
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1252987 compared with others?
At 72 m, structure 1252987 is roughly in line with the 77 m average across the 336 structures registered in Wake County. It is about 10% below the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 16,558 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about 2.3 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 72 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 98 m, which puts the top of the structure 169 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1252987, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Apex in Wake County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.65081, -78.74931, with the site address filed as "8626 Manns Loop Road (Optimist Farm 196374183)". Wake County has 336 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 6,096 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 "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 1252987 on Feb 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1252987?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 203 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ASO-4973-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 1252987?
Its registered overall height above ground is 72 m (235 ft), and 169 m (556 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1252987?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1252987?
It is located near Apex, Wake County, North Carolina at 8626 Manns Loop Road (Optimist Farm 196374183) (35.65081, -78.74931). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 17, 2006.
What type of structure is 1252987?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,558 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wake County, NC?
Wake County has 336 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1252987, Apex, Wake County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/apex-1252987 (data as of October 20, 2026).