Structure 1002561 — Gaffney, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002561 — unspecified structure near Gaffney, South Carolina.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002561 is a 140 m (459 ft) structure near Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 1, 1996. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002561 |
| Unique system identifier | 108552 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Mar 1, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Jun 16, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 01-ASO-7893-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 541 CONCORDE RD (005300 / Gaffney)
- City
- Gaffney
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29341
- County
- Cherokee County
- County FIPS
- 45021
- Coordinates
- 35.12667, -81.63444
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002561 compared with others?
At 140 m, structure 1002561 is about 60% above the 87 m average across the 41 structures registered in Cherokee County. It is about 73% above the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 134 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 140 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 241 m, which puts the top of the structure 381 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002561, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina, at coordinates 35.12667, -81.63444, with the site address filed as "541 CONCORDE RD (005300 / Gaffney)". Cherokee County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 32 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 Pacolet, SC · 1065074, a tower at 264 m (terminated).
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 1002561 on Jun 16, 2016. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1002561?
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 (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 01-ASO-7893-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 1002561?
Its registered overall height above ground is 140 m (459 ft), and 381 m (1,251 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002561?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1002561?
It is located near Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina at 541 CONCORDE RD (005300 / Gaffney) (35.12667, -81.63444). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 1, 1996.
What type of structure is 1002561?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Cherokee County, SC?
Cherokee County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 38th-largest count among 46 counties in South Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002561, weekly bulk file.
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 1002561, Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/gaffney-1002561 (data as of October 20, 2026).