Monopole 1309860 — Alamo, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309860 — monopole near Alamo, Texas. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309860 is a 43 m (140 ft) monopole near Alamo, Hidalgo County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 2, 2017. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309860 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709557 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASW-17878-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026904490
Holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 510 E. Earling Rd (TX-0081)
- City
- Alamo
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78516
- County
- Hidalgo County
- County FIPS
- 48215
- Coordinates
- 26.22506, -98.10467
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1309860 compared with others?
At 43 m, structure 1309860 is about 36% below the 67 m average across the 274 structures registered in Hidalgo County. It is about 44% below the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 41 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 43 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 29 m, which puts the top of the structure 72 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309860, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alamo in Hidalgo County, Texas, at coordinates 26.22506, -98.10467, with the site address filed as "510 E. Earling Rd (TX-0081)". Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 216 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 Santa Maria, TX · 1206915, a tower at 483 m (granted (not yet 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 1309860 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1309860?
The FCC record lists VB-S1 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026904490. Across the registry it holds 1,818 structure registrations, the 16th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 193 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (440 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ASW-17878-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1309860?
Its registered overall height above ground is 43 m (140 ft), and 72 m (237 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309860?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309860?
It is located near Alamo, Hidalgo County, Texas at 510 E. Earling Rd (TX-0081) (26.22506, -98.10467). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 2, 2017.
What type of structure is 1309860?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, 216 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1309860, Alamo, Hidalgo County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/alamo-1309860 (data as of October 13, 2026).