Tower 1060579 — Abilene, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1060579 — tower (type not specified) near Abilene, Texas. 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 1060579 is a 123 m (403 ft) tower near Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 15, 1986, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 4, 2004. It is registered to CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING CO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1060579 |
| Unique system identifier | 620561 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 15, 1986 |
| Registration issued | Jun 30, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 4, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-5344-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| 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
CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING CO.
Abilene, TX · FRN 0008227936
Location
- Address
- 10 MILES SOUTH, ON CEDAR GAP DIVIDE
- City
- Abilene
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79602
- County
- Taylor County
- County FIPS
- 48441
- Coordinates
- 32.29694, -99.71694
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1060579 compared with others?
At 123 m, structure 1060579 is about 77% above the 69 m average across the 167 structures registered in Taylor County. It is about 61% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 61% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 123 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 697 m, which puts the top of the structure 820 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1060579, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Abilene in Taylor County, Texas, at coordinates 32.29694, -99.71694, with the site address filed as "10 MILES SOUTH, ON CEDAR GAP DIVIDE". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1060579 on Jun 30, 2005. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1060579?
The FCC record lists CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING CO. of Abilene, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0008227936.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASW-5344-OE, 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 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1060579?
Its registered overall height above ground is 123 m (403 ft), and 820 m (2,690 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1060579?
The registered owner is CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING CO..
Where is antenna structure 1060579?
It is located near Abilene, Taylor County, Texas at 10 MILES SOUTH, ON CEDAR GAP DIVIDE (32.29694, -99.71694). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 15, 1986.
What type of structure is 1060579?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
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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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 1060579, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/abilene-1060579 (data as of October 13, 2026).