Lattice tower 1006885 — Buxton, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006885 — lattice tower near Buxton, North Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006885 is a 74 m (241 ft) lattice tower near Buxton, Dare County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1982. It is registered to Connect Holding LLC d/b/a Brightspeed, which holds 23 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006885 |
| Unique system identifier | 111944 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Nov 13, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASO-3662-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Connect Holding LLC d/b/a Brightspeed
Charlotte, NC · FRN 0001952340
Holds 23 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ST HWY 12
- City
- Buxton
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27959
- County
- Dare County
- County FIPS
- 37055
- Coordinates
- 35.26694, -75.54328
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Buxton, NC · 1273314164 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Buxton, NC · 1207404130 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Lattice tower · Canceled
How tall is structure 1006885 compared with others?
At 74 m, structure 1006885 is about 14% below the 85 m average across the 46 structures registered in Dare County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 74 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2 m, which puts the top of the structure 76 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006885, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Buxton in Dare County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.26694, -75.54328, with the site address filed as "ST HWY 12". Dare County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 33 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 Buxton, NC · 1273314, a tower at 164 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 1006885 on Nov 13, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1006885?
The FCC record lists Connect Holding LLC d/b/a Brightspeed of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001952340. Across the registry it holds 23 structure registrations, including 23 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (11 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ASO-3662-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1006885?
Its registered overall height above ground is 74 m (241 ft), and 76 m (249 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006885?
The registered owner is Connect Holding LLC d/b/a Brightspeed, which holds 23 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1006885?
It is located near Buxton, Dare County, North Carolina at ST HWY 12 (35.26694, -75.54328). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1982.
What type of structure is 1006885?
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 Dare County, NC?
Dare County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 50th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006885, 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 1006885, Buxton, Dare County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/buxton-1006885 (data as of October 13, 2026).