Tower 1005979 — Shallotte, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005979 — tower (type not specified) near Shallotte, 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 1005979 is a 96 m (316 ft) tower near Shallotte, Brunswick County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 17, 1996. It is registered to Crown Castle South LLC, which holds 2,267 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1005979 |
| Unique system identifier | 111236 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 17, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Jan 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ASO-434-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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0016936163
Holds 2,267 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- R315 BRICKLANDING SW
- City
- Shallotte
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28470
- County
- Brunswick County
- County FIPS
- 37019
- Coordinates
- 33.95175, -78.40242
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1005979 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1005979 is roughly in line with the 92 m average across the 127 structures registered in Brunswick County. It is about 20% 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 26% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 93 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 13 m, which puts the top of the structure 110 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1005979, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Shallotte in Brunswick County, North Carolina, at coordinates 33.95175, -78.40242, with the site address filed as "R315 BRICKLANDING SW". Brunswick County has 127 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 96 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 Winnabow, NC · 1008242, a guyed tower at 599 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 1005979 on Jan 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1005979?
The FCC record lists Crown Castle South LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0016936163. Across the registry it holds 2,267 structure registrations, the 9th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 290 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (998 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ASO-434-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 1005979?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (316 ft), and 110 m (360 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1005979?
The registered owner is Crown Castle South LLC, which holds 2,267 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1005979?
It is located near Shallotte, Brunswick County, North Carolina at R315 BRICKLANDING SW (33.95175, -78.40242). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 17, 1996.
What type of structure is 1005979?
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 Brunswick County, NC?
Brunswick County has 127 FCC-registered antenna structures, 96 of them constructed — the 7th-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 1005979, Shallotte, Brunswick County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/shallotte-1005979 (data as of October 13, 2026).