Structure 1282912 — Gaffney, SC
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1282912 — unspecified structure near Gaffney, South Carolina.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1282912 is a 64 m (210 ft) structure near Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on May 1, 2012, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 21, 2026. It is registered to Duke Energy Business Services, LLC, which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1282912 |
| Unique system identifier | 2682340 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | May 1, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 21, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ASO-591-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| 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
Duke Energy Business Services, LLC
Charlotte, NC · FRN 0020991360
Holds 338 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Telecommunications Tower 1313 McKnowns Mountain Road Gaffney, SC
- City
- Gaffney
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29340
- County
- Cherokee County
- County FIPS
- 45021
- Coordinates
- 35.03178, -81.52147
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1282912 compared with others?
At 64 m, structure 1282912 is about 27% below the 87 m average across the 41 structures registered in Cherokee County. It is about 21% below the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 64 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 227 m, which puts the top of the structure 291 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1282912, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina, at coordinates 35.03178, -81.52147, with the site address filed as "Telecommunications Tower 1313 McKnowns Mountain Road Gaffney, SC". 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 Dallas, NC · 1005062, a tower at 610 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1282912 on Jul 24, 2026. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 199 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1282912?
The FCC record lists Duke Energy Business Services, LLC of Charlotte, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020991360. Across the registry it holds 338 structure registrations, the 73rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 55 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (145 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-ASO-591-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1282912?
Its registered overall height above ground is 64 m (210 ft), and 291 m (954 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1282912?
The registered owner is Duke Energy Business Services, LLC, which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1282912?
It is located near Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina at Telecommunications Tower 1313 McKnowns Mountain Road Gaffney, SC (35.03178, -81.52147). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on May 1, 2012.
What type of structure is 1282912?
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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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 1282912, Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/gaffney-1282912 (data as of October 20, 2026).