Lattice tower 1308938 — Apex, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308938 — lattice tower near Apex, North Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308938 is a 152 m (499 ft) lattice tower near Apex, Wake County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 27, 2020. It is registered to Wake County Government, which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1308938 |
| Unique system identifier | 2708635 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Jan 31, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASO-6572-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Raleigh, NC · FRN 0001917038
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6110 Old Smithfield Road
- City
- Apex
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27539
- County
- Wake County
- County FIPS
- 37183
- Coordinates
- 35.68386, -78.84431
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1308938 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1308938 is about twice the 77 m average across the 335 structures registered in Wake County. It is about twice the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 146 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 105 m, which puts the top of the structure 258 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1308938, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Apex in Wake County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.68386, -78.84431, with the site address filed as "6110 Old Smithfield Road". 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 "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 1308938 on Jan 31, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1308938?
The FCC record lists Wake County Government of Raleigh, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001917038. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 15 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ASO-6572-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1308938?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 258 m (845 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1308938?
The registered owner is Wake County Government, which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1308938?
It is located near Apex, Wake County, North Carolina at 6110 Old Smithfield Road (35.68386, -78.84431). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 27, 2020.
What type of structure is 1308938?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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 1308938, Apex, Wake County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/apex-1308938 (data as of October 13, 2026).