Guyed tower 1221197 — Kitrell, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1221197 — guyed tower near Kitrell, 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 1221197 is a 117 m (383 ft) guyed tower near Kitrell, Vance County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 17, 2001. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1221197 |
| Unique system identifier | 2618903 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ASO-460-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
- 809 OAK RIDGE CHURCH ROAD (#29574)
- City
- Kitrell
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27544
- County
- Vance County
- County FIPS
- 37181
- Coordinates
- 36.21203, -78.44189
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1221197 compared with others?
At 117 m, structure 1221197 is about 27% above the 92 m average across the 34 structures registered in Vance County. It is about 46% 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 114 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 117 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 133 m, which puts the top of the structure 250 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1221197, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kitrell in Vance County, North Carolina, at coordinates 36.21203, -78.44189, with the site address filed as "809 OAK RIDGE CHURCH ROAD (#29574)". Vance County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 63rd-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 29 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 Middlesex, NC · 1004438, a guyed tower at 598 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 1221197 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1221197?
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 (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ASO-460-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1221197?
Its registered overall height above ground is 117 m (383 ft), and 250 m (819 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1221197?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1221197?
It is located near Kitrell, Vance County, North Carolina at 809 OAK RIDGE CHURCH ROAD (#29574) (36.21203, -78.44189). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 17, 2001.
What type of structure is 1221197?
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 Vance County, NC?
Vance County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 63rd-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 1221197, Kitrell, Vance County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/kitrell-1221197 (data as of October 13, 2026).