Tower 1008468 — Elizabeth City, NC
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008468 — tower (type not specified) near Elizabeth City, 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 1008468 is a 98 m (323 ft) tower near Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Nov 1, 1984, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 17, 2004. It is registered to USA TOWER INC, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008468 |
| Unique system identifier | 98611 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Nov 19, 2004 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 17, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASO-5233-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
Windsor, NC · FRN 0010899540
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- OFF HWY 17
- City
- Elizabeth City
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27909
- County
- Pasquotank County
- County FIPS
- 37139
- Coordinates
- 36.34722, -76.26833
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008468 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1008468 is roughly in line with the 91 m average across the 31 structures registered in Pasquotank County. It is about 23% above the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 29% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 94 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2 m, which puts the top of the structure 101 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008468, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elizabeth City in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, at coordinates 36.34722, -76.26833, with the site address filed as "OFF HWY 17". Pasquotank County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 70th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 22 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 South Mills, NC · 1252202, a guyed tower at 316 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1008468 on Nov 19, 2004. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 295 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1008468?
The FCC record lists USA TOWER INC of Windsor, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0010899540. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 2 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASO-5233-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 1008468?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (323 ft), and 101 m (330 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008468?
The registered owner is USA TOWER INC, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008468?
It is located near Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina at OFF HWY 17 (36.34722, -76.26833). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Nov 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1008468?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Pasquotank County, NC?
Pasquotank County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 70th-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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1008468, Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/elizabeth-city-1008468 (data as of October 20, 2026).