Lattice tower 1246706 — Saluda, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246706 — lattice tower near Saluda, South Carolina. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246706 is a 79 m (258 ft) lattice tower near Saluda, Saluda County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 20, 2005. It is registered to SBA Towers, LLC, which holds 1,835 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1246706 |
| Unique system identifier | 2645870 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 20, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Mar 7, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ASO-2008-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0005793260
Holds 1,835 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4801 Columbia Hwy (SC08537-B)
- City
- Saluda
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29138
- County
- Saluda County
- County FIPS
- 45081
- Coordinates
- 34.01522, -81.72189
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1246706 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1246706 is roughly in line with the 84 m average across the 41 structures registered in Saluda County. It is roughly in line with the South Carolina average of 81 m across 4,405 registrations. Among the 35,886 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 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 132 m, which puts the top of the structure 211 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1246706, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Saluda in Saluda County, South Carolina, at coordinates 34.01522, -81.72189, with the site address filed as "4801 Columbia Hwy (SC08537-B)". Saluda County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 40th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 32 of them are marked constructed. South Carolina as a whole has 4,405 registrations, the 18th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Trenton, SC · 1062962, a guyed tower at 238 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 1246706 on Mar 7, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,416 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1246706?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005793260. Across the registry it holds 1,835 structure registrations, the 15th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 173 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (803 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ASO-2008-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1246706?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (258 ft), and 211 m (692 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1246706?
The registered owner is SBA Towers, LLC, which holds 1,835 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1246706?
It is located near Saluda, Saluda County, South Carolina at 4801 Columbia Hwy (SC08537-B) (34.01522, -81.72189). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 20, 2005.
What type of structure is 1246706?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Saluda County, SC?
Saluda County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 40th-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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1246706, Saluda, Saluda County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/saluda-1246706 (data as of October 13, 2026).