Tower 1000751 — Sophia, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1000751 — tower (type not specified) near Sophia, 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 1000751 is a 383 m (1,256 ft) tower near Sophia, Randolph County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 1963. It is registered to Tribune Broadcasting Company II, LLC, which holds 18 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1000751 |
| Unique system identifier | 107378 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 1963 |
| Registration issued | Jan 16, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | FAA WA. |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 9, 18, 21 |
| 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
Tribune Broadcasting Company II, LLC
Chicago, IL · FRN 0022824668
Holds 18 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4962 PLAINFIELD RD
- City
- Sophia
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27350
- County
- Randolph County
- County FIPS
- 37151
- Coordinates
- 35.81306, -79.84306
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1000751 compared with others?
At 383 m, structure 1000751 is about 3.5 times the 111 m average across the 89 structures registered in Randolph County. It is about 4.8 times 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 5.0 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 342 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 383 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 237 m, which puts the top of the structure 620 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1000751, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sophia in Randolph County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.81306, -79.84306, with the site address filed as "4962 PLAINFIELD RD". Randolph County has 89 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 20th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 68 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 Randleman /27317, NC · 1061305, a guyed tower at 582 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 1000751 on Jan 16, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,514 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1000751?
The FCC record lists Tribune Broadcasting Company II, LLC of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022824668. Across the registry it holds 18 structure registrations, including 3 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (13 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study FAA WA., 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 1, 3, 9, 18, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1000751?
Its registered overall height above ground is 383 m (1,256 ft), and 620 m (2,032 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1000751?
The registered owner is Tribune Broadcasting Company II, LLC, which holds 18 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1000751?
It is located near Sophia, Randolph County, North Carolina at 4962 PLAINFIELD RD (35.81306, -79.84306). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 1963.
What type of structure is 1000751?
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 Randolph County, NC?
Randolph County has 89 FCC-registered antenna structures, 68 of them constructed — the 20th-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 1000751, Sophia, Randolph County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/sophia-1000751 (data as of October 13, 2026).