Tower 1059180 — Florence, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1059180 — tower (type not specified) near Florence, 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 1059180 is a 247 m (809 ft) tower near Florence, Darlington County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 27, 2005. It is registered to South Carolina Educational TV Commission, which holds 83 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1059180 |
| Unique system identifier | 106546 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 27, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Aug 24, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASO-3892-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
South Carolina Educational TV Commission
Columbia, SC · FRN 0001861160
Holds 83 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- COUNTY ROAD 173, 5.5 MI NNE
- City
- Florence
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29501
- County
- Darlington County
- County FIPS
- 45031
- Coordinates
- 34.28003, -79.74289
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1059180 compared with others?
At 247 m, structure 1059180 is about 2.9 times the 85 m average across the 76 structures registered in Darlington County. It is about 3.0 times the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 3.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 229 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 247 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 37 m, which puts the top of the structure 283 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1059180, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Florence in Darlington County, South Carolina, at coordinates 34.28003, -79.74289, with the site address filed as "COUNTY ROAD 173, 5.5 MI NNE". Darlington County has 76 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 51 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 Florence, SC · 1048802, a tower at 252 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 1059180 on Aug 24, 2018. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1059180?
The FCC record lists South Carolina Educational TV Commission of Columbia, SC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001861160. Across the registry it holds 83 structure registrations, the 239th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 83 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (66 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASO-3892-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1059180?
Its registered overall height above ground is 247 m (809 ft), and 283 m (929 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1059180?
The registered owner is South Carolina Educational TV Commission, which holds 83 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1059180?
It is located near Florence, Darlington County, South Carolina at COUNTY ROAD 173, 5.5 MI NNE (34.28003, -79.74289). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 27, 2005.
What type of structure is 1059180?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Darlington County, SC?
Darlington County has 76 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them constructed — the 21st-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 1059180, Florence, Darlington County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/florence-1059180 (data as of October 20, 2026).