Tower 1006096 — Wilmington, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006096 — tower (type not specified) near Wilmington, 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 1006096 is a 134 m (440 ft) tower near Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1976. It is registered to BEACON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006096 |
| Unique system identifier | 98178 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1976 |
| Registration issued | Apr 8, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 76-SO-354-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 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
BEACON COMMUNICATIONS INC
Wilmington, NC
Location
- Address
- 1806 BURNETT BLVD
- City
- Wilmington
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28401
- County
- New Hanover County
- County FIPS
- 37129
- Coordinates
- 34.21000, -77.94778
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1006096 compared with others?
At 134 m, structure 1006096 is about twice the 66 m average across the 105 structures registered in New Hanover County. It is about 68% above 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 76% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 132 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 134 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 3 m, which puts the top of the structure 137 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006096, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wilmington in New Hanover County, North Carolina, at coordinates 34.21000, -77.94778, with the site address filed as "1806 BURNETT BLVD". New Hanover County has 105 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 70 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 Winnabow, NC · 1008242, a guyed tower at 599 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 1006096 on Apr 8, 1997. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1006096?
The FCC record lists BEACON COMMUNICATIONS INC of Wilmington, NC as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 76-SO-354-OE, 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, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1006096?
Its registered overall height above ground is 134 m (440 ft), and 137 m (450 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006096?
The registered owner is BEACON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Where is antenna structure 1006096?
It is located near Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina at 1806 BURNETT BLVD (34.21000, -77.94778). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1976.
What type of structure is 1006096?
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 New Hanover County, NC?
New Hanover County has 105 FCC-registered antenna structures, 70 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006096, weekly bulk file.
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 1006096, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/wilmington-1006096 (data as of October 20, 2026).