Tower 1217297 — Smithfield, NC
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1217297 — tower (type not specified) near Smithfield, 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 1217297 is a 61 m (199 ft) tower near Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Feb 21, 2000. It is registered to SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC., which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1217297 |
| Unique system identifier | 2614804 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 21, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Aug 12, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ASO-6859-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
SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC.
Marietta, GA · FRN 0014350276
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2317 S, Bright Leaf Blvd.
- City
- Smithfield
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27577
- County
- Johnston County
- County FIPS
- 37101
- Coordinates
- 35.48381, -78.36531
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1217297 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1217297 is about 31% below the 88 m average across the 111 structures registered in Johnston County. It is about 24% below 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 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 40 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 40 m, which puts the top of the structure 101 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1217297, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Smithfield in Johnston County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.48381, -78.36531, with the site address filed as "2317 S, Bright Leaf Blvd.". Johnston County has 111 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 77 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 Garner, NC · 1006703, a structure at 610 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1217297 on Aug 12, 2008. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 299 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1217297?
The FCC record lists SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC. of Marietta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014350276. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 69th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 22 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (277 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ASO-6859-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 1217297?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 101 m (330 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1217297?
The registered owner is SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC., which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1217297?
It is located near Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina at 2317 S, Bright Leaf Blvd. (35.48381, -78.36531). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Feb 21, 2000.
What type of structure is 1217297?
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 Johnston County, NC?
Johnston County has 111 FCC-registered antenna structures, 77 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1217297, Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/smithfield-1217297 (data as of October 13, 2026).