Tower 1040406 — Tryon, NC
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040406 — tower (type not specified) near Tryon, 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 1040406 is a 78 m (257 ft) tower near Tryon, North Carolina. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1963. It is registered to Media General Operations, Inc., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1040406 |
| Unique system identifier | 603966 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1963 |
| Registration issued | Jun 26, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | SO-OE-2263 |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 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
Media General Operations, Inc.
Richmond, VA · FRN 0005793666
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- HOGBACK MOUNTAIN
- City
- Tryon
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 29356
- County FIPS
- 45045
- Coordinates
- 35.17000, -82.29056
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1040406 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1040406 is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 979 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,057 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1040406, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tryon, North Carolina, at coordinates 35.17000, -82.29056, with the site address filed as "HOGBACK MOUNTAIN". 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 Brevard, NC · 1002140, a tower at 491 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1040406 on Jun 26, 2014. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 299 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1040406?
The FCC record lists Media General Operations, Inc. of Richmond, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005793666. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 1 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study SO-OE-2263, 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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1040406?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (257 ft), and 1,057 m (3,468 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1040406?
The registered owner is Media General Operations, Inc., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1040406?
It is located near Tryon, North Carolina at HOGBACK MOUNTAIN (35.17000, -82.29056). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1963.
What type of structure is 1040406?
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.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040406, 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 1040406, Tryon, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/tryon-1040406 (data as of October 13, 2026).