Tower 1250384 — Artesia Wells, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1250384 — 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 1250384 is a 85 m (280 ft) tower near Artesia Wells, Frio County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 11, 2006. It is registered to SOUTH TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC, which holds 26 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1250384 |
| Unique system identifier | 2649548 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Apr 12, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASW-4443-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
SOUTH TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC
Nursery, TX · FRN 0001684083
Holds 26 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 7.5 Miles West of Artesia Wells Texas on a private road
- City
- Artesia Wells
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78017
- County
- Frio County
- County FIPS
- 48163
- Coordinates
- 28.67553, -99.18892
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1250384 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1250384 is roughly in line with the 90 m average across the 52 structures registered in Frio County. It is about 12% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 12% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 174 m, which puts the top of the structure 259 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1250384, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Artesia Wells in Frio County, Texas, at coordinates 28.67553, -99.18892, with the site address filed as "7.5 Miles West of Artesia Wells Texas on a private road". Frio County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 123rd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 39 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 Crystal City, TX · 1267370, a tower at 610 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 1250384 on Apr 12, 2008. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1250384?
The FCC record lists SOUTH TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC of Nursery, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001684083. Across the registry it holds 26 structure registrations, including 26 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (18 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASW-4443-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 1250384?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (280 ft), and 259 m (851 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1250384?
The registered owner is SOUTH TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC, which holds 26 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1250384?
It is located near Artesia Wells, Frio County, Texas at 7.5 Miles West of Artesia Wells Texas on a private road (28.67553, -99.18892). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 11, 2006.
What type of structure is 1250384?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Frio County, TX?
Frio County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 123rd-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 1250384, Artesia Wells, Frio County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/artesia-wells-1250384 (data as of October 13, 2026).