Guyed tower 1042170 — Myrtle Beach, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042170 — guyed tower near Myrtle Beach, 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 1042170 is a 185 m (606 ft) guyed tower near Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 20, 2008. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042170 |
| Unique system identifier | 605402 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Feb 8, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ASO-138-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
- 1999 International Drive (308790)
- City
- Myrtle Beach
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29579
- County
- Horry County
- County FIPS
- 45051
- Coordinates
- 33.78461, -78.87864
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042170 compared with others?
At 185 m, structure 1042170 is about 2.3 times the 79 m average across the 251 structures registered in Horry County. It is about 2.3 times 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 about 73% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 183 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 185 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 14 m, which puts the top of the structure 199 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042170, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.78461, -78.87864, with the site address filed as "1999 International Drive (308790)". Horry County has 251 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 191 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 Bucksport, SC · 1244655, a tower at 314 m (granted (not yet 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 1042170 on Feb 8, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1042170?
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 2023-ASO-138-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1042170?
Its registered overall height above ground is 185 m (606 ft), and 199 m (652 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042170?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042170?
It is located near Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina at 1999 International Drive (308790) (33.78461, -78.87864). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 20, 2008.
What type of structure is 1042170?
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 Horry County, SC?
Horry County has 251 FCC-registered antenna structures, 191 of them constructed — the 2nd-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 1042170, Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/myrtle-beach-1042170 (data as of October 20, 2026).