Tower 1005179 — Caldwell, NC
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005179 — tower (type not specified) near Caldwell, 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 1005179 is a 127 m (415 ft) tower near Caldwell, Orange County, North Carolina. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Oct 3, 1996, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 15, 2005. It is registered to RALEIGH/DURHAM MSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a ALLTEL, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1005179 |
| Unique system identifier | 110598 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 3, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 15, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASO-4792-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 6, 8, 13 |
| 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/DURHAM MSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a ALLTEL
Little Rock, AR · FRN 0002531218
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.27 MI NE
- City
- Caldwell
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27572
- County
- Orange County
- County FIPS
- 37135
- Coordinates
- 36.19028, -78.97556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1005179 compared with others?
At 127 m, structure 1005179 is about 63% above the 78 m average across the 57 structures registered in Orange County. It is about 58% above 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 66% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 127 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 193 m, which puts the top of the structure 319 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1005179, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Caldwell in Orange County, North Carolina, at coordinates 36.19028, -78.97556, with the site address filed as "2.27 MI NE". Orange County has 57 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 43rd-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 40 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 Chapel Hill, NC · 1014574, a guyed tower at 394 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 1005179 on Jan 25, 2005. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 295 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1005179?
The FCC record lists RALEIGH/DURHAM MSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a ALLTEL of Little Rock, AR as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002531218. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is MAST (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASO-4792-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 5, 6, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1005179?
Its registered overall height above ground is 127 m (415 ft), and 319 m (1,048 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1005179?
The registered owner is RALEIGH/DURHAM MSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a ALLTEL, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1005179?
It is located near Caldwell, Orange County, North Carolina at 2.27 MI NE (36.19028, -78.97556). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Oct 3, 1996.
What type of structure is 1005179?
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 Orange County, NC?
Orange County has 57 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them constructed — the 43rd-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005179, 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 1005179, Caldwell, Orange County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/caldwell-1005179 (data as of October 20, 2026).