Tower 1053553 — Nixonville, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053553 — tower (type not specified) near Nixonville, South Carolina. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053553 is a 185 m (608 ft) tower near Nixonville, Horry County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 1984. It is registered to Jones Broadcasting, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1053553 |
| Unique system identifier | 614660 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Apr 8, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASO-2060-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
Lynchburg, VA · FRN 0020353132
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .6 MILES SOUTH OF STATE RT. 90, NEAR NIXONVILLE
- City
- Nixonville
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29526
- County
- Horry County
- County FIPS
- 45051
- Coordinates
- 33.83694, -78.85278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1053553 compared with others?
At 185 m, structure 1053553 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 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 2.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 177 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 185 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 12 m, which puts the top of the structure 198 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1053553, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Nixonville in Horry County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.83694, -78.85278, with the site address filed as ".6 MILES SOUTH OF STATE RT. 90, NEAR NIXONVILLE". 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 Mullins, SC · 1013613, a guyed tower at 467 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 1053553 on Apr 8, 2011. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1053553?
The FCC record lists Jones Broadcasting of Lynchburg, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020353132. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASO-2060-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 1053553?
Its registered overall height above ground is 185 m (608 ft), and 198 m (649 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1053553?
The registered owner is Jones Broadcasting, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1053553?
It is located near Nixonville, Horry County, South Carolina at .6 MILES SOUTH OF STATE RT. 90, NEAR NIXONVILLE (33.83694, -78.85278). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1053553?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 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 1053553, Nixonville, Horry County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/nixonville-1053553 (data as of October 20, 2026).