Guyed tower 1016459 — Durham, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016459 — guyed tower near Durham, 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 1016459 is a 103 m (336 ft) guyed tower near Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 15, 2015. It is registered to Arohi Media LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016459 |
| Unique system identifier | 119212 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 15, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Aug 6, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASO-0729-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Arohi Media LLC
Raleigh, NC · FRN 0023720642
Location
- Address
- NIXON STREET JUST SOUTH OF DURHAM
- City
- Durham
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27707
- County
- Durham County
- County FIPS
- 37063
- Coordinates
- 35.96808, -78.88783
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016459 compared with others?
At 103 m, structure 1016459 is about 35% above the 76 m average across the 103 structures registered in Durham County. It is about 28% above the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 102 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 103 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 95 m, which puts the top of the structure 197 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016459, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Durham in Durham County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.96808, -78.88783, with the site address filed as "NIXON STREET JUST SOUTH OF DURHAM". 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 Garner, NC · 1006703, a structure 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 1016459 on Aug 6, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1016459?
The FCC record lists Arohi Media LLC of Raleigh, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023720642.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASO-0729-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016459?
Its registered overall height above ground is 103 m (336 ft), and 197 m (646 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016459?
The registered owner is Arohi Media LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1016459?
It is located near Durham, Durham County, North Carolina at NIXON STREET JUST SOUTH OF DURHAM (35.96808, -78.88783). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 15, 2015.
What type of structure is 1016459?
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. 20,277 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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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 1016459, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/durham-1016459 (data as of October 13, 2026).