Stealth tree 1059149 — Aiken, SC
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059149 — disguised structure (tree) near Aiken, South Carolina. Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059149 is a 125 m (411 ft) stealth tree near Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1984, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 29, 2022. It is registered to South Carolina Educational TV Commission, which holds 83 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1059149 |
| Unique system identifier | 619297 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Disguised structure (tree) (TREE) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 29, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-3343-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
South Carolina Educational TV Commission
Columbia, SC · FRN 0001861160
Holds 83 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .1 MILE NW OF INTER MORGAN
- City
- Aiken
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29801
- County
- Aiken County
- County FIPS
- 45003
- Coordinates
- 33.56556, -81.72972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1059149 compared with others?
At 125 m, structure 1059149 is about 31% above the 96 m average across the 167 structures registered in Aiken County. It is about 55% above the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations. Among the 500 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TREE), the average overall height is 29 m, so this one is about 4.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 125 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 152 m, which puts the top of the structure 278 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1059149, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.56556, -81.72972, with the site address filed as ".1 MILE NW OF INTER MORGAN". Aiken County has 167 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 121 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 Jackson, SC · 1058894, a tower at 476 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1059149 on Mar 30, 2022. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 199 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1059149?
The FCC record lists South Carolina Educational TV Commission of Columbia, SC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001861160. Across the registry it holds 83 structure registrations, the 239th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 83 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (66 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-3343-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1059149?
Its registered overall height above ground is 125 m (411 ft), and 278 m (911 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1059149?
The registered owner is South Carolina Educational TV Commission, which holds 83 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1059149?
It is located near Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina at .1 MILE NW OF INTER MORGAN (33.56556, -81.72972). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1059149?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TREE, which decodes to "Disguised structure (tree)". Camouflaged monopole disguised as a tree. 500 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Aiken County, SC?
Aiken County has 167 FCC-registered antenna structures, 121 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 46 counties in South Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059149, 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 1059149, Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/aiken-1059149 (data as of October 20, 2026).