Guyed tower 1001294 — Dallas, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001294 — guyed tower near Dallas, 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 1001294 is a 609 m (1,999 ft) guyed tower near Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 23, 2023. It is registered to WCNC-TV, Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1001294 |
| Unique system identifier | 107762 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Registration issued | Mar 31, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ASO-39133-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 9, 15 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style F (8) |
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
WCNC-TV, Inc.
McLean, VA · FRN 0003594918
Location
- Address
- BETWEEN RTS 1001 AND 1804, 1.4 KM N OF RTE 1804
- City
- Dallas
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28034
- County
- Gaston County
- County FIPS
- 37071
- Coordinates
- 35.34706, -81.17061
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1001294 compared with others?
At 609 m, structure 1001294 is about 6.4 times the 95 m average across the 81 structures registered in Gaston County. It is about 7.6 times 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 5.7 times that figure. It is the 3rd-tallest constructed structure registered in North Carolina.
The site's filed ground elevation is 240 m, which puts the top of the structure 849 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1001294, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Dallas in Gaston County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.34706, -81.17061, with the site address filed as "BETWEEN RTS 1001 AND 1804, 1.4 KM N OF RTE 1804". 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 1001294 on Mar 31, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1001294?
The FCC record lists WCNC-TV, Inc. of McLean, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003594918.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ASO-39133-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 8, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style F". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 9, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1001294?
Its registered overall height above ground is 609 m (1,999 ft), and 849 m (2,785 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1001294?
The registered owner is WCNC-TV, Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1001294?
It is located near Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina at BETWEEN RTS 1001 AND 1804, 1.4 KM N OF RTE 1804 (35.34706, -81.17061). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 23, 2023.
What type of structure is 1001294?
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 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1001294, 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 1001294, Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/dallas-1001294 (data as of October 20, 2026).