Guyed tower 1006716 — Columbus, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006716 — guyed tower near Columbus, North Carolina. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006716 is a 152 m (499 ft) guyed tower near Columbus, Polk County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 12, 2009. It is registered to Entercom South Carolina, LLC, which holds 9 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006716 |
| Unique system identifier | 111823 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 12, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Dec 20, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASO-389-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Bala Cynwyd, PA · FRN 0003991213
Holds 9 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 504 Tryon Ridge Road
- City
- Columbus
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28722
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 37149
- Coordinates
- 35.27194, -82.23306
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1006716 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1006716 is about 2.2 times the 68 m average across the 16 structures registered in Polk County. It is about twice the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 43% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 151 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 901 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,053 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006716, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Columbus in Polk County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.27194, -82.23306, with the site address filed as "504 Tryon Ridge Road". Polk County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 88th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 10 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 Caesars Head, SC · 1052698, a tower at 391 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 1006716 on Dec 20, 2018. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1006716?
The FCC record lists Entercom South Carolina, LLC of Bala Cynwyd, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003991213. Across the registry it holds 9 structure registrations, including 1 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASO-389-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1006716?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 1,053 m (3,455 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006716?
The registered owner is Entercom South Carolina, LLC, which holds 9 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1006716?
It is located near Columbus, Polk County, North Carolina at 504 Tryon Ridge Road (35.27194, -82.23306). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 12, 2009.
What type of structure is 1006716?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Polk County, NC?
Polk County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them constructed — the 88th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006716, weekly bulk file.
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 1006716, Columbus, Polk County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/columbus-1006716 (data as of October 20, 2026).