Structure 1008550 — Cary, NC
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008550 — unspecified structure near Cary, North Carolina.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008550 is a 128 m (419 ft) structure near Cary, Wake County, North Carolina. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Mar 30, 1984, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 28, 2021. It is registered to AM 850, LLC, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008550 |
| Unique system identifier | 113240 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Mar 30, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Nov 28, 2021 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 28, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 76-ASO-275-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| 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
Raleigh, NC · FRN 0004341525
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- OLD PITTSBORO RD (TWR 4)
- City
- Cary
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27513
- County
- Wake County
- County FIPS
- 37183
- Coordinates
- 35.80083, -78.81222
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008550 compared with others?
At 128 m, structure 1008550 is about 65% above the 77 m average across the 335 structures registered in Wake County. It is about 60% above the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations.
The site's filed ground elevation is 113 m, which puts the top of the structure 240 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008550, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Cary in Wake County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.80083, -78.81222, with the site address filed as "OLD PITTSBORO RD (TWR 4)". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1008550 on Nov 28, 2021. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 295 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1008550?
The FCC record lists AM 850, LLC of Raleigh, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004341525. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in North Carolina.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 76-ASO-275-OE, 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 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008550?
Its registered overall height above ground is 128 m (419 ft), and 240 m (789 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008550?
The registered owner is AM 850, LLC, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008550?
It is located near Cary, Wake County, North Carolina at OLD PITTSBORO RD (TWR 4) (35.80083, -78.81222). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Mar 30, 1984.
What type of structure is 1008550?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008550, 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 1008550, Cary, Wake County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/cary-1008550 (data as of October 13, 2026).