Tank 1003826 — Hilton Head, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003826 — tank near Hilton Head, South Carolina. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003826 is a 55 m (181 ft) tank near Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 1995. It is registered to HILTON HEAD PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT 1.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003826 |
| Unique system identifier | 109518 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Oct 18, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASO-2789-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
HILTON HEAD PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT 1
Hilton Head Island, SC
Location
- Address
- OFF BIRDSONG WAY
- City
- Hilton Head
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29926
- County
- Beaufort County
- County FIPS
- 45013
- Coordinates
- 32.23861, -80.73778
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003826 compared with others?
At 55 m, structure 1003826 is about 19% below the 68 m average across the 105 structures registered in Beaufort County. It is about 32% below the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations. Among the 1,099 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TANK), the average overall height is 43 m, so this one is about 27% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 48 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 55 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 5 m, which puts the top of the structure 60 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003826, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hilton Head in Beaufort County, South Carolina, at coordinates 32.23861, -80.73778, with the site address filed as "OFF BIRDSONG WAY". Beaufort County has 105 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 65 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 Bluffton, SC · 1043968, a guyed tower at 253 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 1003826 on Oct 18, 1996. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1003826?
The FCC record lists HILTON HEAD PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT 1 of Hilton Head Island, SC as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASO-2789-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 1003826?
Its registered overall height above ground is 55 m (181 ft), and 60 m (196 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003826?
The registered owner is HILTON HEAD PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT 1.
Where is antenna structure 1003826?
It is located near Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina at OFF BIRDSONG WAY (32.23861, -80.73778). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 1, 1995.
What type of structure is 1003826?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TANK, which decodes to "Tank". Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel. 1,099 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Beaufort County, SC?
Beaufort County has 105 FCC-registered antenna structures, 65 of them constructed — the 14th-largest count among 46 counties in South Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003826, 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 1003826, Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/hilton-head-1003826 (data as of October 20, 2026).