Monopole 1301196 — Big Springs, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1301196 — monopole near Big Springs, Texas. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1301196 is a 52 m (170 ft) monopole near Big Springs, Howard County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 23, 2016. It is registered to Atmos Energy, which holds 8 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1301196 |
| Unique system identifier | 2700813 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Jan 4, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-ASW-10156-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Lubbock, TX · FRN 0017649963
Holds 8 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2002 E FM 700
- City
- Big Springs
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79720
- County
- Howard County
- County FIPS
- 48227
- Coordinates
- 32.24342, -101.44442
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Pole · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1301196 compared with others?
At 52 m, structure 1301196 is about 34% below the 79 m average across the 81 structures registered in Howard County. It is about 32% below the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 52 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 744 m, which puts the top of the structure 796 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1301196, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Springs in Howard County, Texas, at coordinates 32.24342, -101.44442, with the site address filed as "2002 E FM 700". Howard County has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 72nd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 55 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 Big Spring, TX · 1050426, a structure at 156 m (dismantled).
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 1301196 on Jan 4, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1301196?
The FCC record lists Atmos Energy of Lubbock, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017649963. Across the registry it holds 8 structure registrations, including 8 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-ASW-10156-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1301196?
Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (170 ft), and 796 m (2,611 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1301196?
The registered owner is Atmos Energy, which holds 8 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1301196?
It is located near Big Springs, Howard County, Texas at 2002 E FM 700 (32.24342, -101.44442). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 23, 2016.
What type of structure is 1301196?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Howard County, TX?
Howard County has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, 55 of them constructed — the 72nd-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1301196, weekly bulk file.
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 1301196, Big Springs, Howard County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/big-springs-1301196 (data as of October 13, 2026).