Pole 1280771 — Charlotte, NC
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280771 — pole near Charlotte, North Carolina. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280771 is a 19 m (63 ft) pole near Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to Norfolk Southern Railway Company, which holds 549 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280771 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680199 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Mar 21, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ASO-859-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
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0004228979
Holds 549 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Along RR right of way SIG 383.1 / 383.2 near mile post 383.3
- City
- Charlotte
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28214
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- County FIPS
- 37119
- Coordinates
- 35.22769, -80.94286
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1280771 compared with others?
At 19 m, structure 1280771 is about 29% of the 66 m average across the 303 structures registered in Mecklenburg County. It is about 24% of the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 16,558 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about 38% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 18 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 19 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 224 m, which puts the top of the structure 243 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280771, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.22769, -80.94286, with the site address filed as "Along RR right of way SIG 383.1 / 383.2 near mile post 383.3". 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 "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1280771 on Mar 21, 2016. Nationally, 15,900 of the 197,833 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 506 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1280771?
The FCC record lists Norfolk Southern Railway Company of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004228979. Across the registry it holds 549 structure registrations, the 48th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (204 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ASO-859-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 1280771?
Its registered overall height above ground is 19 m (63 ft), and 243 m (798 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280771?
The registered owner is Norfolk Southern Railway Company, which holds 549 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280771?
It is located near Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at Along RR right of way SIG 383.1 / 383.2 near mile post 383.3 (35.22769, -80.94286). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1280771?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,558 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 1280771, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/charlotte-1280771 (data as of October 20, 2026).