Tower 1008243 — Newton Grove, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008243 — tower (type not specified) near Newton Grove, 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 1008243 is a 82 m (270 ft) tower near Newton Grove, Sampson County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 11, 1984. It is registered to HILLSIDE BROADCASTING.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008243 |
| Unique system identifier | 112997 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 11, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Feb 3, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASO-5338-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
HILLSIDE BROADCASTING
Wilmington, NC
Location
- Address
- US RE 701 1.1 KM S OF SR 1008
- City
- Newton Grove
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28366
- County
- Sampson County
- County FIPS
- 37163
- Coordinates
- 35.27222, -78.35639
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008243 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1008243 is roughly in line with the 90 m average across the 79 structures registered in Sampson County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 57 m, which puts the top of the structure 139 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008243, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Newton Grove in Sampson County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.27222, -78.35639, with the site address filed as "US RE 701 1.1 KM S OF SR 1008". Sampson County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-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 Clayton, NC · 1010348, a tower at 608 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 1008243 on Feb 3, 1997. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1008243?
The FCC record lists HILLSIDE BROADCASTING of Wilmington, NC as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASO-5338-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 1008243?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (270 ft), and 139 m (457 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008243?
The registered owner is HILLSIDE BROADCASTING.
Where is antenna structure 1008243?
It is located near Newton Grove, Sampson County, North Carolina at US RE 701 1.1 KM S OF SR 1008 (35.27222, -78.35639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 11, 1984.
What type of structure is 1008243?
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 Sampson County, NC?
Sampson County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, 63 of them constructed — the 28th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008243, 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 1008243, Newton Grove, Sampson County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/newton-grove-1008243 (data as of October 20, 2026).