Lattice tower 1286921 — Alvin, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286921 — lattice tower near Alvin, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286921 is a 78 m (257 ft) lattice tower near Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 17, 2013. It is registered to GTE Mobilnet of South Texas Limited Partnership, which holds 201 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286921 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686349 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 17, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Dec 8, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ASW-4342-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
GTE Mobilnet of South Texas Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003579406
Holds 201 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8824 Highway 35 South (EBI 61126475 / EnSite 12984)
- City
- Alvin
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77583
- County
- Brazoria County
- County FIPS
- 48039
- Coordinates
- 29.31644, -95.29983
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286921 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1286921 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 266 structures registered in Brazoria County. It is roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 7 m, which puts the top of the structure 86 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286921, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alvin in Brazoria County, Texas, at coordinates 29.31644, -95.29983, with the site address filed as "8824 Highway 35 South (EBI 61126475 / EnSite 12984)". Brazoria County has 266 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 199 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,674 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Hitchcock, TX · 1254220, a guyed tower at 612 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 1286921 on Dec 8, 2016. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1286921?
The FCC record lists GTE Mobilnet of South Texas Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003579406. Across the registry it holds 201 structure registrations, the 109th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 201 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (65 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ASW-4342-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 1286921?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (257 ft), and 86 m (281 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286921?
The registered owner is GTE Mobilnet of South Texas Limited Partnership, which holds 201 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286921?
It is located near Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas at 8824 Highway 35 South (EBI 61126475 / EnSite 12984) (29.31644, -95.29983). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 17, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286921?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Brazoria County, TX?
Brazoria County has 266 FCC-registered antenna structures, 199 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1286921, Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/alvin-1286921 (data as of October 6, 2026).