Guyed tower 1048785 — Albany, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048785 — guyed tower near Albany, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048785 is a 153 m (503 ft) guyed tower near Albany, Shackelford County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 11, 2016. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048785 |
| Unique system identifier | 610660 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 11, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Jul 15, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASW-6462-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 10000 West Highway 180 (374457)
- City
- Albany
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76430
- County
- Shackelford County
- County FIPS
- 48417
- Coordinates
- 32.71078, -99.42169
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Albany, TX · 1300967159 m
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
- Albany, TX · 1048174153 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1048785 compared with others?
At 153 m, structure 1048785 is about 73% above the 89 m average across the 23 structures registered in Shackelford County. It is about twice the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 44% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 151 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 153 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 601 m, which puts the top of the structure 754 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048785, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Albany in Shackelford County, Texas, at coordinates 32.71078, -99.42169, with the site address filed as "10000 West Highway 180 (374457)". Shackelford County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 213th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 17 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 Albany, TX · 1300967, a guyed tower at 159 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 1048785 on Jul 15, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1048785?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 2,426 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ASW-6462-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 1048785?
Its registered overall height above ground is 153 m (503 ft), and 754 m (2,473 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048785?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1048785?
It is located near Albany, Shackelford County, Texas at 10000 West Highway 180 (374457) (32.71078, -99.42169). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 11, 2016.
What type of structure is 1048785?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Shackelford County, TX?
Shackelford County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 213th-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 1048785, Albany, Shackelford County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/albany-1048785 (data as of October 13, 2026).