Tower 1015305 — Morganton, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1015305 — tower (type not specified) near Morganton, 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 1015305 is a 118 m (388 ft) tower near Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 1, 1984. It is registered to COOPER BROADCASTING COMPANY DBA = WMNC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1015305 |
| Unique system identifier | 118288 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | May 9, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASO-0503-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
COOPER BROADCASTING COMPANY DBA = WMNC
Morganton, NC
Location
- Address
- 1103 N GREEN ST
- City
- Morganton
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28655
- County
- Burke County
- County FIPS
- 37023
- Coordinates
- 35.75250, -81.72167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1015305 compared with others?
At 118 m, structure 1015305 is about 67% above the 71 m average across the 45 structures registered in Burke County. It is about 48% above the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 55% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 117 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 118 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 367 m, which puts the top of the structure 485 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1015305, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.75250, -81.72167, with the site address filed as "1103 N GREEN ST". Burke County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 52nd-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 38 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 Rural Rutherford Cnt, NC · 1047031, a tower at 189 m (dismantled).
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 1015305 on May 9, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1015305?
The FCC record lists COOPER BROADCASTING COMPANY DBA = WMNC of Morganton, NC as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASO-0503-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 1015305?
Its registered overall height above ground is 118 m (388 ft), and 485 m (1,592 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1015305?
The registered owner is COOPER BROADCASTING COMPANY DBA = WMNC.
Where is antenna structure 1015305?
It is located near Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina at 1103 N GREEN ST (35.75250, -81.72167). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1015305?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Burke County, NC?
Burke County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them constructed — the 52nd-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1015305, weekly bulk file.
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 1015305, Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/morganton-1015305 (data as of October 13, 2026).