Stealth tree 1276416 — Durham, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276416 — disguised structure (tree) near Durham, North Carolina. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276416 is a 39 m (129 ft) stealth tree near Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 22, 2011. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1276416 |
| Unique system identifier | 2675843 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Apr 22, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Nov 6, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASO-9506-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3921 Mount Moriah Road (#273699)
- City
- Durham
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27707
- County
- Durham County
- County FIPS
- 37063
- Coordinates
- 35.94739, -78.99231
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1276416 compared with others?
At 39 m, structure 1276416 is about half of the 76 m average across the 103 structures registered in Durham County. It is about half of the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 500 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TREE), the average overall height is 29 m, so this one is about 37% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 38 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 39 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 96 m, which puts the top of the structure 135 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1276416, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Durham in Durham County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.94739, -78.99231, with the site address filed as "3921 Mount Moriah Road (#273699)". 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 6,096 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 "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 1276416 on Nov 6, 2015. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1276416?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 1,114 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASO-9506-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1276416?
Its registered overall height above ground is 39 m (129 ft), and 135 m (444 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1276416?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1276416?
It is located near Durham, Durham County, North Carolina at 3921 Mount Moriah Road (#273699) (35.94739, -78.99231). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 22, 2011.
What type of structure is 1276416?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TREE, which decodes to "Disguised structure (tree)". Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree. 500 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 1276416, 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 1276416, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/durham-1276416 (data as of October 20, 2026).