Lattice tower 1253495 — Cherryville, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1253495 — lattice tower near Cherryville, North Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1253495 is a 93 m (305 ft) lattice tower near Cherryville, Gaston County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 24, 2008. It is registered to Gaston County, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1253495 |
| Unique system identifier | 2652660 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 24, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Oct 18, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ASO-1434-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Gastonia, NC · FRN 0001912831
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 313 Ridge Avenue
- City
- Cherryville
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28021
- County
- Gaston County
- County FIPS
- 37071
- Coordinates
- 35.39108, -81.38114
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1253495 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1253495 is roughly in line with the 95 m average across the 81 structures registered in Gaston County. It is about 16% above the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 287 m, which puts the top of the structure 380 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1253495, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Cherryville in Gaston County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.39108, -81.38114, with the site address filed as "313 Ridge Avenue". Gaston County has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 26th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 62 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 1253495 on Oct 18, 2021. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1253495?
The FCC record lists Gaston County of Gastonia, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001912831. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ASO-1434-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1253495?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (305 ft), and 380 m (1,246 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1253495?
The registered owner is Gaston County, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1253495?
It is located near Cherryville, Gaston County, North Carolina at 313 Ridge Avenue (35.39108, -81.38114). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 24, 2008.
What type of structure is 1253495?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Gaston County, NC?
Gaston County has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 26th-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 1253495, Cherryville, Gaston County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/cherryville-1253495 (data as of October 20, 2026).