Guyed tower 1286309 — Aiken, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286309 — guyed tower near Aiken, South Carolina. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286309 is a 90 m (295 ft) guyed tower near Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 28, 2013. It is registered to Verizon Wireless of the East LP, which holds 422 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286309 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685737 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Dec 12, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ASO-7990-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Verizon Wireless of the East LP
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0007609324
Holds 422 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 261 Washboard Rd.
- City
- Aiken
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29801
- County
- Aiken County
- County FIPS
- 45003
- Coordinates
- 33.60269, -81.77947
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286309 compared with others?
At 90 m, structure 1286309 is roughly in line with the 96 m average across the 167 structures registered in Aiken County. It is about 11% above the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 16% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 90 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 152 m, which puts the top of the structure 242 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286309, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Aiken in Aiken County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.60269, -81.77947, with the site address filed as "261 Washboard Rd.". 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 "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 1286309 on Dec 12, 2016. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1286309?
The FCC record lists Verizon Wireless of the East LP of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007609324. Across the registry it holds 422 structure registrations, the 60th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 10 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (123 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-ASO-7990-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1286309?
Its registered overall height above ground is 90 m (295 ft), and 242 m (793 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286309?
The registered owner is Verizon Wireless of the East LP, which holds 422 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286309?
It is located near Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina at 261 Washboard Rd. (33.60269, -81.77947). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 28, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286309?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 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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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 1286309, Aiken, Aiken County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/aiken-1286309 (data as of October 20, 2026).