Guyed tower 1049208 — Lexington, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049208 — guyed tower near Lexington, South Carolina. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049208 is a 99 m (325 ft) guyed tower near Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 20, 1998. It is registered to South Carolina Public Service Authority, which holds 76 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049208 |
| Unique system identifier | 610989 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 20, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Dec 9, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-1714-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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 Public Service Authority
Moncks Corner, SC · FRN 0001859826
Holds 76 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ON HWY 1 3 MI W
- City
- Lexington
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29072
- County
- Lexington County
- County FIPS
- 45063
- Coordinates
- 33.97972, -81.31028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049208 compared with others?
At 99 m, structure 1049208 is about 40% above the 71 m average across the 211 structures registered in Lexington County. It is about 22% above the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,407 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 95 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 99 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 166 m, which puts the top of the structure 265 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049208, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lexington in Lexington County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.97972, -81.31028, with the site address filed as "ON HWY 1 3 MI W". Lexington County has 211 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 172 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 Columbia, SC · 1059176, a tower at 306 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 1049208 on Dec 9, 2021. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1049208?
The FCC record lists South Carolina Public Service Authority of Moncks Corner, SC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001859826. Across the registry it holds 76 structure registrations, the 261st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 76 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (71 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-1714-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049208?
Its registered overall height above ground is 99 m (325 ft), and 265 m (870 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049208?
The registered owner is South Carolina Public Service Authority, which holds 76 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1049208?
It is located near Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina at ON HWY 1 3 MI W (33.97972, -81.31028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 20, 1998.
What type of structure is 1049208?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lexington County, SC?
Lexington County has 211 FCC-registered antenna structures, 172 of them constructed — the 5th-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 1049208, Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/lexington-1049208 (data as of October 20, 2026).