Tower 1044877 — Abbeville, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044877 — tower (type not specified) near Abbeville, South 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 1044877 is a 127 m (415 ft) tower near Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1991. It is registered to WEST CAROLINA RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044877 |
| Unique system identifier | 607630 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1991 |
| Registration issued | May 18, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-ASO-1263-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
WEST CAROLINA RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC
Abbeville, SC
Location
- Address
- SOUTH CAROLINA HWY 28 BYPASS
- City
- Abbeville
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29620
- County
- Abbeville County
- County FIPS
- 45001
- Coordinates
- 34.15806, -82.40917
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1044877 compared with others?
At 127 m, structure 1044877 is about 43% above the 88 m average across the 36 structures registered in Abbeville County. It is about 56% above the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 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 66% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 127 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 198 m, which puts the top of the structure 325 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044877, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Abbeville in Abbeville County, South Carolina, at coordinates 34.15806, -82.40917, with the site address filed as "SOUTH CAROLINA HWY 28 BYPASS". Abbeville County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 42nd-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 31 of them are marked constructed. South Carolina as a whole has 4,407 registrations, the 18th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Anderson, SC · 1047906, a tower at 256 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 1044877 on May 18, 1998. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1044877?
The FCC record lists WEST CAROLINA RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC of Abbeville, SC as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-ASO-1263-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1044877?
Its registered overall height above ground is 127 m (415 ft), and 325 m (1,065 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044877?
The registered owner is WEST CAROLINA RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC.
Where is antenna structure 1044877?
It is located near Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina at SOUTH CAROLINA HWY 28 BYPASS (34.15806, -82.40917). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1991.
What type of structure is 1044877?
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 Abbeville County, SC?
Abbeville County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 42nd-largest count among 46 counties in South Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044877, 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 1044877, Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/abbeville-1044877 (data as of October 20, 2026).