Stealth tree 1274528 — Montreat, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274528 — disguised structure (tree) near Montreat, North Carolina. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274528 is a 40 m (130 ft) stealth tree near Montreat, Buncombe County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 16, 2010. It is registered to SBA Towers VI, LLC, which holds 239 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1274528 |
| Unique system identifier | 2673875 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Dec 16, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Oct 5, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ASO-35387-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0023878382
Holds 239 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 398 South Carolina Terrace (NC16786-A)
- City
- Montreat
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28757
- County
- Buncombe County
- County FIPS
- 37021
- Coordinates
- 35.64744, -82.29597
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1274528 compared with others?
At 40 m, structure 1274528 is about 32% below the 58 m average across the 90 structures registered in Buncombe 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 38% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 40 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 864 m, which puts the top of the structure 904 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1274528, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Montreat in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.64744, -82.29597, with the site address filed as "398 South Carolina Terrace (NC16786-A)". Buncombe County has 90 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 63 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 Columbus, NC · 1006716, a guyed tower at 152 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 1274528 on Oct 5, 2023. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1274528?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers VI, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023878382. Across the registry it holds 239 structure registrations, the 96th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 16 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (88 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ASO-35387-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 1274528?
Its registered overall height above ground is 40 m (130 ft), and 904 m (2,965 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1274528?
The registered owner is SBA Towers VI, LLC, which holds 239 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1274528?
It is located near Montreat, Buncombe County, North Carolina at 398 South Carolina Terrace (NC16786-A) (35.64744, -82.29597). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 16, 2010.
What type of structure is 1274528?
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 Buncombe County, NC?
Buncombe County has 90 FCC-registered antenna structures, 63 of them constructed — the 18th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274528, 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 1274528, Montreat, Buncombe County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/montreat-1274528 (data as of October 20, 2026).