Stealth tree 1261244 — Charlotte, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261244 — disguised structure (tree) near Charlotte, North Carolina. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261244 is a 54 m (177 ft) stealth tree near Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 14, 2008. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261244 |
| Unique system identifier | 2660591 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Feb 23, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ASO-49928-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8115 Fallsdale Drive (NC14330-A)
- City
- Charlotte
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28214
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- County FIPS
- 37119
- Coordinates
- 35.30653, -80.95225
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261244 compared with others?
At 54 m, structure 1261244 is about 18% below the 66 m average across the 303 structures registered in Mecklenburg County. It is about 33% below the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 500 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TREE), the average overall height is 29 m, so this one is about 88% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 52 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 54 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 194 m, which puts the top of the structure 247 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261244, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.30653, -80.95225, with the site address filed as "8115 Fallsdale Drive (NC14330-A)". Mecklenburg County has 303 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 210 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 Dallas, NC · 1005062, a tower at 610 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 1261244 on Feb 23, 2023. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1261244?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ASO-49928-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 1261244?
Its registered overall height above ground is 54 m (177 ft), and 247 m (812 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261244?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261244?
It is located near Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at 8115 Fallsdale Drive (NC14330-A) (35.30653, -80.95225). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 14, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261244?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TREE, which decodes to "Disguised structure (tree)". Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree. 500 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mecklenburg County, NC?
Mecklenburg County has 303 FCC-registered antenna structures, 210 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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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 1261244, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/charlotte-1261244 (data as of October 20, 2026).