Guyed tower 1053026 — Olar, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053026 — guyed tower near Olar, 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 1053026 is a 106 m (348 ft) guyed tower near Olar, Bamberg County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 25, 1997. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1053026 |
| Unique system identifier | 614209 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 25, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Apr 1, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ASO-25853-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6223 Thunder Rd (Olar #98015)
- City
- Olar
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29843
- County
- Bamberg County
- County FIPS
- 45009
- Coordinates
- 33.18697, -81.19328
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1053026 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1053026 is about 18% above the 90 m average across the 26 structures registered in Bamberg County. It is about 31% 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 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 62 m, which puts the top of the structure 168 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1053026, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Olar in Bamberg County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.18697, -81.19328, with the site address filed as "6223 Thunder Rd (Olar #98015)". Bamberg County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 44th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 22 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 Barnwell, SC · 1065068, a tower at 246 m (terminated).
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 1053026 on Apr 1, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1053026?
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 2025-ASO-25853-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 1053026?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (348 ft), and 168 m (551 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1053026?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1053026?
It is located near Olar, Bamberg County, South Carolina at 6223 Thunder Rd (Olar #98015) (33.18697, -81.19328). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 25, 1997.
What type of structure is 1053026?
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 Bamberg County, SC?
Bamberg County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 44th-largest count among 46 counties in South Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053026, 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 1053026, Olar, Bamberg County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/olar-1053026 (data as of October 20, 2026).