Guyed tower 1047930 — Artesia Wells, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1047930 — guyed tower near Artesia Wells, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1047930 is a 84 m (276 ft) guyed tower near Artesia Wells, La Salle County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 1, 1995. It is registered to TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P., which holds 20 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1047930 |
| Unique system identifier | 609952 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 1, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Sep 12, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 94-ASW-1987-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P.
Plano, TX · FRN 0004934261
Holds 20 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- EAST OF I-35 APPROX. 7 MI NORTHEAST OF ENCINAL
- City
- Artesia Wells
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78019
- County
- La Salle County
- County FIPS
- 48283
- Coordinates
- 28.12475, -99.29347
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1047930 compared with others?
At 84 m, structure 1047930 is about 17% below the 101 m average across the 44 structures registered in La Salle County. It is about 10% above 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 21% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 83 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 84 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 144 m, which puts the top of the structure 228 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1047930, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Artesia Wells in La Salle County, Texas, at coordinates 28.12475, -99.29347, with the site address filed as "EAST OF I-35 APPROX. 7 MI NORTHEAST OF ENCINAL". La Salle County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 147th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 30 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 Cotulla, TX · 1266945, a structure at 152 m (canceled).
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 1047930 on Sep 12, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1047930?
The FCC record lists TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P. of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004934261. Across the registry it holds 20 structure registrations, including 20 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (12 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 94-ASW-1987-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1047930?
Its registered overall height above ground is 84 m (276 ft), and 228 m (749 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1047930?
The registered owner is TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P., which holds 20 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1047930?
It is located near Artesia Wells, La Salle County, Texas at EAST OF I-35 APPROX. 7 MI NORTHEAST OF ENCINAL (28.12475, -99.29347). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 1, 1995.
What type of structure is 1047930?
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 La Salle County, TX?
La Salle County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 147th-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 1047930, Artesia Wells, La Salle County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/artesia-wells-1047930 (data as of October 13, 2026).