Lattice tower 1246491 — Walnut Cove, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246491 — lattice tower near Walnut Cove, North Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246491 is a 61 m (199 ft) lattice tower near Walnut Cove, Stokes County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 3, 2004. It is registered to SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1246491 |
| Unique system identifier | 2645655 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 3, 2004 |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ASO-3440-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015721665
Holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4088 NC Highway 89 East (NC21707-A)
- City
- Walnut Cove
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27052
- County
- Stokes County
- County FIPS
- 37169
- Coordinates
- 36.34147, -80.15383
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1246491 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1246491 is about 16% below the 72 m average across the 31 structures registered in Stokes County. It is about 24% below the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 17% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 262 m, which puts the top of the structure 323 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1246491, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Walnut Cove in Stokes County, North Carolina, at coordinates 36.34147, -80.15383, with the site address filed as "4088 NC Highway 89 East (NC21707-A)". Stokes County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 71st-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 23 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 Greensboro, NC · 1006345, a guyed tower at 394 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 1246491 on May 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1246491?
The FCC record lists SBA Structures, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015721665. Across the registry it holds 1,611 structure registrations, the 18th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (607 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-ASO-3440-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1246491?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 323 m (1,058 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1246491?
The registered owner is SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1246491?
It is located near Walnut Cove, Stokes County, North Carolina at 4088 NC Highway 89 East (NC21707-A) (36.34147, -80.15383). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 3, 2004.
What type of structure is 1246491?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Stokes County, NC?
Stokes County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them constructed — the 71st-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 1246491, Walnut Cove, Stokes County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/walnut-cove-1246491 (data as of October 20, 2026).