Stealth tree 1281205 — Charlotte, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281205 — disguised structure (tree) near Charlotte, North Carolina. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281205 is a 61 m (199 ft) stealth tree near Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 6, 2010. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1281205 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680633 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Aug 26, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ASO-15154-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5924 River Cabin Lane (272851)
- City
- Charlotte
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28278
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- County FIPS
- 37119
- Coordinates
- 35.15131, -80.99769
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1281205 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1281205 is roughly in line with the 66 m average across the 303 structures registered in Mecklenburg County. It is about 24% below the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations. Among the 501 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TREE), the average overall height is 29 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 196 m, which puts the top of the structure 257 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1281205, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.15131, -80.99769, with the site address filed as "5924 River Cabin Lane (272851)". 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 6,092 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 1281205 on Aug 26, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1281205?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 1,114 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ASO-15154-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 1281205?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 257 m (842 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1281205?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1281205?
It is located near Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at 5924 River Cabin Lane (272851) (35.15131, -80.99769). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 6, 2010.
What type of structure is 1281205?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TREE, which decodes to "Disguised structure (tree)". Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree. 501 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1281205, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/charlotte-1281205 (data as of October 13, 2026).