Tower 1240987 — St Matthews, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1240987 — tower (type not specified) near St Matthews, 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 1240987 is a 110 m (360 ft) tower near St Matthews, Calhoun County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 9, 2004. It is registered to CALHOUN COUNTY, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1240987 |
| Unique system identifier | 2639773 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Nov 3, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ASO-5576-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
St Matthews, SC · FRN 0004587804
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 50 HEMLOCK RD
- City
- St Matthews
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29135
- County
- Calhoun County
- County FIPS
- 45017
- Coordinates
- 33.68458, -80.74592
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1240987 compared with others?
At 110 m, structure 1240987 is roughly in line with the 105 m average across the 34 structures registered in Calhoun County. It is about 35% above 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 44% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 104 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 110 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 76 m, which puts the top of the structure 186 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1240987, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near St Matthews in Calhoun County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.68458, -80.74592, with the site address filed as "50 HEMLOCK RD". Calhoun County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 43rd-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 27 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 Eastover, SC · 1045489, a guyed tower at 350 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 1240987 on Nov 3, 2003. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1240987?
The FCC record lists CALHOUN COUNTY of St Matthews, SC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004587804. 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 2003-ASO-5576-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1240987?
Its registered overall height above ground is 110 m (360 ft), and 186 m (610 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1240987?
The registered owner is CALHOUN COUNTY, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1240987?
It is located near St Matthews, Calhoun County, South Carolina at 50 HEMLOCK RD (33.68458, -80.74592). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 9, 2004.
What type of structure is 1240987?
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 Calhoun County, SC?
Calhoun County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 43rd-largest count among 46 counties in South Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1240987, 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 1240987, St Matthews, Calhoun County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/st-matthews-1240987 (data as of October 20, 2026).