Lattice tower 1044903 — Johns Island, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044903 — lattice tower near Johns Island, South Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044903 is a 77 m (251 ft) lattice tower near Johns Island, Charleston County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 10, 1998. It is registered to BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 147 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044903 |
| Unique system identifier | 104785 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 10, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ASO-7959-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 6, 8, 13 |
| 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
BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC.
Plano, TX · FRN 0001857952
Holds 147 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- MAYBANK HWY/1790 Main Rd.
- City
- Johns Island
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29455
- County
- Charleston County
- County FIPS
- 45019
- Coordinates
- 32.72108, -80.08247
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1044903 compared with others?
At 77 m, structure 1044903 is roughly in line with the 72 m average across the 236 structures registered in Charleston County. It is roughly in line with the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 75 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 77 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 8 m, which puts the top of the structure 84 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044903, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Johns Island in Charleston County, South Carolina, at coordinates 32.72108, -80.08247, with the site address filed as "MAYBANK HWY/1790 Main Rd.". Charleston County has 236 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 169 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 Awendaw, SC · 1051231, a tower at 610 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 1044903 on Sep 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1044903?
The FCC record lists BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC. of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001857952. Across the registry it holds 147 structure registrations, the 143rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 10 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (57 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ASO-7959-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 5, 6, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1044903?
Its registered overall height above ground is 77 m (251 ft), and 84 m (276 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044903?
The registered owner is BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 147 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044903?
It is located near Johns Island, Charleston County, South Carolina at MAYBANK HWY/1790 Main Rd. (32.72108, -80.08247). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 10, 1998.
What type of structure is 1044903?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Charleston County, SC?
Charleston County has 236 FCC-registered antenna structures, 169 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 46 counties in South Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044903, 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 1044903, Johns Island, Charleston County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/johns-island-1044903 (data as of October 20, 2026).