Mast 1055580 — Orrum, NC
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1055580 — mast near Orrum, North Carolina. Slender vertical mast structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1055580 is a 98 m (320 ft) mast near Orrum, Robeson County, North Carolina. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Sep 29, 1998. It is registered to GEARON COMMUNICATIONS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1055580 |
| Unique system identifier | 616320 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Mast (MAST) |
| Date constructed | Sep 29, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Aug 27, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-4574-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 6, 8, 13 |
| 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
GEARON COMMUNICATIONS
Charlotte, NC
Location
- Address
- 168 NORTH CREEK ROAD
- City
- Orrum
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28369
- County
- Robeson County
- County FIPS
- 37155
- Coordinates
- 34.47889, -78.98889
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1055580 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1055580 is roughly in line with the 95 m average across the 99 structures registered in Robeson County. It is about 22% above the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 3,482 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MAST), the average overall height is 53 m, so this one is about 83% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 36 m, which puts the top of the structure 133 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1055580, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Orrum in Robeson County, North Carolina, at coordinates 34.47889, -78.98889, with the site address filed as "168 NORTH CREEK ROAD". Robeson County has 99 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 74 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 Floyd Dale, SC · 1024373, a tower at 610 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1055580 on Aug 27, 1998. Nationally, 8,911 of the 197,833 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 299 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1055580?
The FCC record lists GEARON COMMUNICATIONS of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-4574-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 5, 6, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1055580?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 133 m (438 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1055580?
The registered owner is GEARON COMMUNICATIONS.
Where is antenna structure 1055580?
It is located near Orrum, Robeson County, North Carolina at 168 NORTH CREEK ROAD (34.47889, -78.98889). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Sep 29, 1998.
What type of structure is 1055580?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MAST, which decodes to "Mast". Slender vertical mast structure. 3,482 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Robeson County, NC?
Robeson County has 99 FCC-registered antenna structures, 74 of them constructed — the 14th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1055580, 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 1055580, Orrum, Robeson County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/orrum-1055580 (data as of October 20, 2026).