Lattice tower 2708635
Apex, North Carolina · Wake County
Overview
A lattice tower of 152 m (499 ft), structure 2708635 has stood in Apex, NC for about 6 years.
Within its county it ranks 13th out of 229 registered structures by overall height.
Wake County Government is the registered owner and accounts for 7.7% of the registered structures in Apex, NC.
The geometric radio horizon at this height is roughly 51 km (31.6 mi). Treat it as a ceiling rather than a coverage estimate — it assumes flat, clear terrain and ignores power and frequency entirely.
Registration density around this point is 12 other structures within a 5 km radius.
Its county accounts for 229 of the 4,512 structures registered across North Carolina.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 2708635 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Lattice tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 258 m (845 ft) |
| Constructed | 2020 |
| Date on record | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Coordinates | 35.68386, -78.84431 |
| County | Wake County |
| Registered owner | Wake County Government |
| Owner type | Other |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in North Carolina | 143rd of 4,512 taller than 96.9% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Apex | 3rd of 26 |
| Height rank in county | 13th of 229 |
| Median lattice tower in North Carolina | 81 m (264 ft) +88.7% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 51 km (32 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 12 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 m | NNE | Not specified | 152 m (499 ft) | 108414 |
| 1.3 km (0.8 mi) | WNW | Guyed tower | 142 m (465 ft) | 98783 |
| 1.3 km (0.8 mi) | NNE | Monopole | 61 m (200 ft) | 2619203 |
| 2.4 km (1.5 mi) | NNW | Tower | 110 m (360 ft) | 130121 |
| 2.8 km (1.7 mi) | NNE | Tower | 82 m (270 ft) | 97875 |
About this record
An open steel framework that carries heavy antenna loads with less material than a solid pole. Common for broadcast and multi-tenant wireless sites.
This page summarises FCC ASR record 2708635, from the weekly file dated 2026-08-23. Rankings and comparisons on this page are calculated by Pylon Plans from the full national dataset, not supplied by the FCC.
"Owner" is the entity that registered the structure, usually a tower company such as American Tower or Crown Castle. It does not indicate which carriers operate equipment on the structure.