Tower 1003669 — Swansea, SC
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003669 — tower (type not specified) near Swansea, 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 1003669 is a 96 m (315 ft) tower near Swansea, Lexington County, South Carolina. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to BELLSOUTH PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = BELLSOUTH MOBILITY DCS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003669 |
| Unique system identifier | 109430 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Oct 31, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASO-4144-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
BELLSOUTH PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = BELLSOUTH MOBILITY DCS
Atlanta, GA
Location
- Address
- 331 SAYLOR RD
- City
- Swansea
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29160
- County
- Lexington County
- County FIPS
- 45063
- Coordinates
- 33.76306, -80.96806
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003669 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1003669 is about 35% above the 71 m average across the 211 structures registered in Lexington County. It is about 18% 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 26% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 112 m, which puts the top of the structure 208 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003669, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Swansea in Lexington County, South Carolina, at coordinates 33.76306, -80.96806, with the site address filed as "331 SAYLOR RD". Lexington County has 211 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 172 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 Elgin, SC · 1055358, a guyed tower at 538 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1003669 on Oct 31, 1996. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 342 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1003669?
The FCC record lists BELLSOUTH PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = BELLSOUTH MOBILITY DCS of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASO-4144-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 1003669?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 208 m (682 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003669?
The registered owner is BELLSOUTH PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS INC DBA = BELLSOUTH MOBILITY DCS.
Where is antenna structure 1003669?
It is located near Swansea, Lexington County, South Carolina at 331 SAYLOR RD (33.76306, -80.96806). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1003669?
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 Lexington County, SC?
Lexington County has 211 FCC-registered antenna structures, 172 of them constructed — the 5th-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 1003669, Swansea, Lexington County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/swansea-1003669 (data as of October 20, 2026).