Lattice tower 1253197 — Columbia, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1253197 — lattice tower near Columbia, South Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1253197 is a 42 m (136 ft) lattice tower near Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 11, 2009. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1253197 |
| Unique system identifier | 2652362 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 11, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Nov 25, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASO-20435-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1930 Ewell Road (273004)
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29207
- County
- Richland County
- County FIPS
- 45079
- Coordinates
- 33.98694, -80.93294
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1253197 compared with others?
At 42 m, structure 1253197 is about 43% below the 73 m average across the 257 structures registered in Richland County. It is about half of the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,405 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 43% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 40 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 42 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 85 m, which puts the top of the structure 127 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1253197, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.98694, -80.93294, with the site address filed as "1930 Ewell Road (273004)". 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 4,405 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 1253197 on Nov 25, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,416 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1253197?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ASO-20435-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1253197?
Its registered overall height above ground is 42 m (136 ft), and 127 m (416 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1253197?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1253197?
It is located near Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina at 1930 Ewell Road (273004) (33.98694, -80.93294). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 11, 2009.
What type of structure is 1253197?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1253197, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/columbia-1253197 (data as of October 13, 2026).