Tower 1003045 — Carolina Beach, NC
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003045 — tower (type not specified) near Carolina Beach, 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 1003045 is a 184 m (603 ft) tower near Carolina Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1988, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 31, 2013. It is registered to SEA COM INC DBA = SURF 107, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003045 |
| Unique system identifier | 108929 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Jan 20, 2014 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 31, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 88-ASO-255-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Wilmington, NC · FRN 0003760071
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- HWY 133 S TO ORTON POND RD THEN 1 MI
- City
- Carolina Beach
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28479
- County
- Brunswick County
- County FIPS
- 37019
- Coordinates
- 34.05083, -77.95528
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003045 compared with others?
At 184 m, structure 1003045 is about twice the 92 m average across the 127 structures registered in Brunswick County. It is about 2.3 times 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 2.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 181 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 184 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 6 m, which puts the top of the structure 190 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003045, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carolina Beach in Brunswick County, North Carolina, at coordinates 34.05083, -77.95528, with the site address filed as "HWY 133 S TO ORTON POND RD THEN 1 MI". Brunswick County has 127 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 96 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 Winnabow, NC · 1008242, a guyed tower at 599 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 1003045 on Jan 20, 2014. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 295 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1003045?
The FCC record lists SEA COM INC DBA = SURF 107 of Wilmington, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003760071. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 88-ASO-255-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003045?
Its registered overall height above ground is 184 m (603 ft), and 190 m (623 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003045?
The registered owner is SEA COM INC DBA = SURF 107, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003045?
It is located near Carolina Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina at HWY 133 S TO ORTON POND RD THEN 1 MI (34.05083, -77.95528). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1988.
What type of structure is 1003045?
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 Brunswick County, NC?
Brunswick County has 127 FCC-registered antenna structures, 96 of them constructed — the 7th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003045, 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 1003045, Carolina Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/carolina-beach-1003045 (data as of October 20, 2026).