Lattice tower 1048312 — Columbia, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048312 — lattice tower near Columbia, South Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048312 is a 97 m (318 ft) lattice tower near Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 3, 1999. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048312 |
| Unique system identifier | 610293 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 3, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-ASO-5384-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 621 DIXIE AVENUE
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29203
- County
- Richland County
- County FIPS
- 45079
- Coordinates
- 34.05111, -81.04400
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1048312 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1048312 is about 33% above the 73 m average across the 257 structures registered in Richland County. It is about 19% above the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 33% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 108 m, which puts the top of the structure 205 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048312, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina, at coordinates 34.05111, -81.04400, with the site address filed as "621 DIXIE AVENUE". Richland County has 257 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 197 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 Elgin, SC · 1055358, a guyed tower at 538 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 1048312 on Feb 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1048312?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-ASO-5384-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 1048312?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (318 ft), and 205 m (671 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048312?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1048312?
It is located near Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina at 621 DIXIE AVENUE (34.05111, -81.04400). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 3, 1999.
What type of structure is 1048312?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Richland County, SC?
Richland County has 257 FCC-registered antenna structures, 197 of them constructed — the 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 1048312, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/columbia-1048312 (data as of October 20, 2026).