Guyed tower 1229844 — Columbia, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1229844 — guyed tower near Columbia, 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 1229844 is a 179 m (587 ft) guyed tower near Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 10, 2001. It is registered to COLUMBIA TELEVISION BROADCASTERS, INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1229844 |
| Unique system identifier | 2627833 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 10, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Nov 5, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ASO-29132-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
COLUMBIA TELEVISION BROADCASTERS, INC.
Charlotte, NC · FRN 0019892470
Location
- Address
- 5807 Shakespeare Road
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29223
- County
- Richland County
- County FIPS
- 45079
- Coordinates
- 34.05667, -80.98028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1229844 compared with others?
At 179 m, structure 1229844 is about 2.4 times the 73 m average across the 257 structures registered in Richland County. It is about 2.2 times 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 68% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 177 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 179 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 125 m, which puts the top of the structure 304 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1229844, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina, at coordinates 34.05667, -80.98028, with the site address filed as "5807 Shakespeare Road". 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 1229844 on Nov 5, 2021. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1229844?
The FCC record lists COLUMBIA TELEVISION BROADCASTERS, INC. of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0019892470.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ASO-29132-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1229844?
Its registered overall height above ground is 179 m (587 ft), and 304 m (997 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1229844?
The registered owner is COLUMBIA TELEVISION BROADCASTERS, INC..
Where is antenna structure 1229844?
It is located near Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina at 5807 Shakespeare Road (34.05667, -80.98028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 10, 2001.
What type of structure is 1229844?
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 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 1229844, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/columbia-1229844 (data as of October 20, 2026).