Tower 1009543 — Durham, NC
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009543 — tower (type not specified) near Durham, North Carolina. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009543 is a 143 m (470 ft) tower near Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1990. It is registered to TOWERCOMM INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009543 |
| Unique system identifier | 114060 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Feb 19, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 90-ASO-1598-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
TOWERCOMM INC
Raleigh, NC
Location
- Address
- 3306 ROSE OF SHARON RD
- City
- Durham
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27712
- County
- Durham County
- County FIPS
- 37063
- Coordinates
- 36.05944, -78.95361
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009543 compared with others?
At 143 m, structure 1009543 is about 88% above the 76 m average across the 103 structures registered in Durham County. It is about 79% above the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 88% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 143 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 137 m, which puts the top of the structure 280 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009543, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Durham in Durham County, North Carolina, at coordinates 36.05944, -78.95361, with the site address filed as "3306 ROSE OF SHARON RD". Durham County has 103 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 61 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 Apex, NC · 1008598, a tower at 481 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1009543 on Feb 19, 1997. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 299 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1009543?
The FCC record lists TOWERCOMM INC of Raleigh, NC as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 90-ASO-1598-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009543?
Its registered overall height above ground is 143 m (470 ft), and 280 m (920 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009543?
The registered owner is TOWERCOMM INC.
Where is antenna structure 1009543?
It is located near Durham, Durham County, North Carolina at 3306 ROSE OF SHARON RD (36.05944, -78.95361). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1990.
What type of structure is 1009543?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Durham County, NC?
Durham County has 103 FCC-registered antenna structures, 61 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009543, weekly bulk file.
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 1009543, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/durham-1009543 (data as of October 13, 2026).