Tower 1213543 — Artesia Wells, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1213543 — tower (type not specified) near Artesia Wells, 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 1213543 is a 144 m (471 ft) tower near Artesia Wells, La Salle County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jul 17, 2000, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 8, 2010. It is registered to NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, which holds 1,952 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1213543 |
| Unique system identifier | 2610792 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 17, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Jul 9, 2010 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 8, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ASW-8933-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| 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
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
Plano, TX · FRN 0003291192
Holds 1,952 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5 mi South of Exit 56 on IH-355
- City
- Artesia Wells
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78019
- County
- La Salle County
- County FIPS
- 48283
- Coordinates
- 28.20433, -99.30558
Within ~40 km
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- Millet, TX · 1216526273 m
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How tall is structure 1213543 compared with others?
At 144 m, structure 1213543 is about 42% above the 101 m average across the 44 structures registered in La Salle County. It is about 88% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,687 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 88% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 144 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 161 m, which puts the top of the structure 305 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1213543, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Artesia Wells in La Salle County, Texas, at coordinates 28.20433, -99.30558, with the site address filed as "5 mi South of Exit 56 on IH-355". 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 20,687 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Millet, TX · 1216526, a tower at 273 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1213543 on Jul 9, 2010. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,580 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1213543?
The FCC record lists NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003291192. Across the registry it holds 1,952 structure registrations, the 14th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 61 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (688 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ASW-8933-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 1213543?
Its registered overall height above ground is 144 m (471 ft), and 305 m (1,000 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1213543?
The registered owner is NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, which holds 1,952 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1213543?
It is located near Artesia Wells, La Salle County, Texas at 5 mi South of Exit 56 on IH-355 (28.20433, -99.30558). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jul 17, 2000.
What type of structure is 1213543?
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. 75,198 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1213543, Artesia Wells, La Salle County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/artesia-wells-1213543 (data as of October 20, 2026).