Tower 1000097 — Asheville, NC
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000097 — tower (type not specified) near Asheville, 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 1000097 is a 55 m (180 ft) tower near Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 1991. It is registered to GTE MOBILNET OF ASHEVILLE INCORPORATED, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1000097 |
| Unique system identifier | 106852 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Aug 14, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-ASO-1286-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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 ASHEVILLE INCORPORATED
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0003595105
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5.2 MI N OF INT US 694 AND ELK MOUNTAIN SCENIC HWY
- City
- Asheville
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28804
- County
- Buncombe County
- County FIPS
- 37021
- Coordinates
- 35.66444, -82.50167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1000097 compared with others?
At 55 m, structure 1000097 is roughly in line with the 58 m average across the 90 structures registered in Buncombe County. It is about 31% below the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 28% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 52 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 55 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,076 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,131 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1000097, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Asheville in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.66444, -82.50167, with the site address filed as "5.2 MI N OF INT US 694 AND ELK MOUNTAIN SCENIC HWY". Buncombe County has 90 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 63 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 Columbus, NC · 1006716, a guyed tower at 152 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1000097 on Aug 14, 1996. Nationally, 8,911 of the 197,833 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 299 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1000097?
The FCC record lists GTE MOBILNET OF ASHEVILLE INCORPORATED of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003595105. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-ASO-1286-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1000097?
Its registered overall height above ground is 55 m (180 ft), and 1,131 m (3,710 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1000097?
The registered owner is GTE MOBILNET OF ASHEVILLE INCORPORATED, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1000097?
It is located near Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina at 5.2 MI N OF INT US 694 AND ELK MOUNTAIN SCENIC HWY (35.66444, -82.50167). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Aug 1, 1991.
What type of structure is 1000097?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Buncombe County, NC?
Buncombe County has 90 FCC-registered antenna structures, 63 of them constructed — the 18th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000097, 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 1000097, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/asheville-1000097 (data as of October 20, 2026).