Tower 1265274 — Bethune, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1265274 — tower (type not specified) near Bethune, 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 1265274 is a 95 m (310 ft) tower near Bethune, Lee County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 5, 2008. It is registered to FTC Communications, which holds 137 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1265274 |
| Unique system identifier | 2664621 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 5, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Sep 23, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-ASO-3238-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
Kingstree, SC · FRN 0004600268
Holds 137 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3797 Bethune Hwy Bethune SC 29009
- City
- Bethune
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29010
- County
- Lee County
- County FIPS
- 45061
- Coordinates
- 34.32878, -80.29350
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1265274 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1265274 is roughly in line with the 90 m average across the 43 structures registered in Lee County. It is about 17% above the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,405 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 24% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 73 m, which puts the top of the structure 168 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1265274, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bethune in Lee County, South Carolina, at coordinates 34.32878, -80.29350, with the site address filed as "3797 Bethune Hwy Bethune SC 29009". Lee County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 39 of them are marked constructed. South Carolina as a whole has 4,405 registrations, the 18th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Eastover, SC · 1045489, a guyed tower at 350 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 1265274 on Sep 23, 2008. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,416 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1265274?
The FCC record lists FTC Communications of Kingstree, SC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004600268. Across the registry it holds 137 structure registrations, the 155th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 137 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (93 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-ASO-3238-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 1265274?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (310 ft), and 168 m (550 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1265274?
The registered owner is FTC Communications, which holds 137 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1265274?
It is located near Bethune, Lee County, South Carolina at 3797 Bethune Hwy Bethune SC 29009 (34.32878, -80.29350). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 5, 2008.
What type of structure is 1265274?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lee County, SC?
Lee County has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 36th-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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1265274, Bethune, Lee County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/bethune-1265274 (data as of October 13, 2026).