Lattice tower 1303568 — Smithfiled, NC
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1303568 — lattice tower near Smithfiled, North Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1303568 is a 82 m (270 ft) lattice tower near Smithfiled, Johnston County, North Carolina. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Nov 5, 2018, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 16, 2023. It is registered to Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC, which holds 16 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1303568 |
| Unique system identifier | 2703263 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 16, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-ASO-15041-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Richmond, VA · FRN 0026187666
Holds 16 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 108 Yelverton Grove Road
- City
- Smithfiled
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27577
- County
- Johnston County
- County FIPS
- 37101
- Coordinates
- 35.50767, -78.29333
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1303568 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1303568 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 111 structures registered in Johnston County. It is roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 13% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 81 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 52 m, which puts the top of the structure 134 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1303568, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Smithfiled in Johnston County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.50767, -78.29333, with the site address filed as "108 Yelverton Grove Road". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1303568 on Mar 17, 2023. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 295 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1303568?
The FCC record lists Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC of Richmond, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026187666. Across the registry it holds 16 structure registrations, including 9 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (9 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-ASO-15041-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1303568?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (270 ft), and 134 m (439 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1303568?
The registered owner is Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC, which holds 16 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1303568?
It is located near Smithfiled, Johnston County, North Carolina at 108 Yelverton Grove Road (35.50767, -78.29333). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Nov 5, 2018.
What type of structure is 1303568?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1303568, 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 1303568, Smithfiled, Johnston County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/smithfiled-1303568 (data as of October 13, 2026).