Guyed tower 1044909 — West Springs, SC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044909 — guyed tower near West Springs, 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 1044909 is a 98 m (320 ft) guyed tower near West Springs, Union County, South Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 10, 1998. It is registered to BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 147 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044909 |
| Unique system identifier | 607658 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 10, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASO-14297-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
BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC.
Plano, TX · FRN 0001857952
Holds 147 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 KM SE/4213 Buffalo W Springs Hwy
- City
- West Springs
- State
- South Carolina
- ZIP
- 29353
- County
- Union County
- County FIPS
- 45087
- Coordinates
- 34.76117, -81.77611
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1044909 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1044909 is roughly in line with the 91 m average across the 38 structures registered in Union County. It is about 20% 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 95 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 211 m, which puts the top of the structure 308 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044909, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Springs in Union County, South Carolina, at coordinates 34.76117, -81.77611, with the site address filed as "1 KM SE/4213 Buffalo W Springs Hwy". Union County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 41st-largest count among the 46 South Carolina counties with registrations, and 29 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 Gray Court, SC · 1044157, a tower at 367 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 1044909 on Sep 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,415 in South Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1044909?
The FCC record lists BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC. of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001857952. Across the registry it holds 147 structure registrations, the 143rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 10 in South Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (57 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASO-14297-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 1044909?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 308 m (1,011 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044909?
The registered owner is BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 147 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044909?
It is located near West Springs, Union County, South Carolina at 1 KM SE/4213 Buffalo W Springs Hwy (34.76117, -81.77611). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 10, 1998.
What type of structure is 1044909?
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 Union County, SC?
Union County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 41st-largest count among 46 counties in South Carolina.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044909, 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 1044909, West Springs, Union County, South Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-carolina/west-springs-1044909 (data as of October 20, 2026).