Tank 1004583 — Sunset Beach, NC
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1004583 — tank near Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1004583 is a 52 m (170 ft) tank near Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1995. It is registered to GTE MOBILNET OF WILMINGTON II INCORPORATED.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1004583 |
| Unique system identifier | 97958 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Dec 2, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 94-ASO-2950-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | — |
| Marking / lighting code | — |
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
GTE MOBILNET OF WILMINGTON II INCORPORATED
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0003014032
Location
- Address
- HWY 179
- City
- Sunset Beach
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28468
- County
- Brunswick County
- County FIPS
- 37019
- Coordinates
- 33.88500, -78.51194
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1004583 compared with others?
At 52 m, structure 1004583 is about 44% below the 92 m average across the 127 structures registered in Brunswick County. It is about 35% below the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,092 registrations. Among the 1,098 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TANK), the average overall height is 43 m, so this one is about 19% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 48 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 52 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 5 m, which puts the top of the structure 57 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1004583, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sunset Beach in Brunswick County, North Carolina, at coordinates 33.88500, -78.51194, with the site address filed as "HWY 179". 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 "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1004583 on Dec 2, 1996. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 299 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1004583?
The FCC record lists GTE MOBILNET OF WILMINGTON II INCORPORATED of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003014032.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 94-ASO-2950-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1004583?
Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (170 ft), and 57 m (186 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1004583?
The registered owner is GTE MOBILNET OF WILMINGTON II INCORPORATED.
Where is antenna structure 1004583?
It is located near Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina at HWY 179 (33.88500, -78.51194). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1995.
What type of structure is 1004583?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TANK, which decodes to "Tank". Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel. 1,098 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1004583, 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 1004583, Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/sunset-beach-1004583 (data as of October 13, 2026).