Structure 1050909 — Abilene, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1050909 — unspecified structure near Abilene, Texas.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1050909 is a 158 m (519 ft) structure near Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1979. It is registered to STRICKLAND TOWER COMPANY, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1050909 |
| Unique system identifier | 612400 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1979 |
| Registration issued | Jul 23, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 79-ASW-640-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1F |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Abilene, TX · FRN 0024772121
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 20 MI S OF ABILENE CITY LIMIT SIGN W SIDE OF RD
- City
- Abilene
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79562
- County
- Taylor County
- County FIPS
- 48441
- Coordinates
- 32.21250, -100.05528
Within ~40 km
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- Merkel, TX · 1052057326 m
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Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1050909 compared with others?
At 158 m, structure 1050909 is about 2.3 times the 69 m average across the 167 structures registered in Taylor County. It is about twice the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations.
The site's filed ground elevation is 749 m, which puts the top of the structure 907 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1050909, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Abilene in Taylor County, Texas, at coordinates 32.21250, -100.05528, with the site address filed as "20 MI S OF ABILENE CITY LIMIT SIGN W SIDE OF RD". Taylor County has 167 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 96 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,684 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Merkel, TX · 1052057, a tower at 326 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 1050909 on Jul 23, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1050909?
The FCC record lists STRICKLAND TOWER COMPANY of Abilene, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024772121. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Texas.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 79-ASW-640-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1F, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1050909?
Its registered overall height above ground is 158 m (519 ft), and 907 m (2,975 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1050909?
The registered owner is STRICKLAND TOWER COMPANY, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1050909?
It is located near Abilene, Taylor County, Texas at 20 MI S OF ABILENE CITY LIMIT SIGN W SIDE OF RD (32.21250, -100.05528). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1979.
What type of structure is 1050909?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Taylor County, TX?
Taylor County has 167 FCC-registered antenna structures, 96 of them constructed — the 22nd-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1050909, weekly bulk file.
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 1050909, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/abilene-1050909 (data as of October 13, 2026).