Tower 1247000 — Sophia, NC
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247000 — 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 1247000 is a 383 m (1,256 ft) tower near Sophia, Randolph County, North Carolina. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Feb 5, 2006, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 7, 2008. It is registered to Fox Television Stations, Inc., which holds 22 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1247000 |
| Unique system identifier | 2646164 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 5, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Mar 10, 2008 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 7, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASO-5512-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 7, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
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
Washington, DC · FRN 0005795067
Holds 22 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
- 35.81269, -79.84167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1247000 compared with others?
At 383 m, structure 1247000 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 6,096 registrations. Among the 75,198 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 362 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 1247000, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sophia in Randolph County, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.81269, -79.84167, 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 6,096 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1247000 on Mar 10, 2008. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 295 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1247000?
The FCC record lists Fox Television Stations, Inc. of Washington, DC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005795067. Across the registry it holds 22 structure registrations, including 2 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (8 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASO-5512-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 7, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1247000?
Its registered overall height above ground is 383 m (1,256 ft), and 620 m (2,033 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1247000?
The registered owner is Fox Television Stations, Inc., which holds 22 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1247000?
It is located near Sophia, Randolph County, North Carolina at 4962 Plainfield Rd. (35.81269, -79.84167). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Feb 5, 2006.
What type of structure is 1247000?
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. 75,198 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1247000, Sophia, Randolph County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/sophia-1247000 (data as of October 20, 2026).