Tower 1038145 — Big Wells, TX
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038145 — tower (type not specified) near Big 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 1038145 is a 142 m (465 ft) tower near Big Wells, Dimmit County, Texas. Its registration status is terminated. It is registered to UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORP.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1038145 |
| Unique system identifier | 103696 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Mar 20, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASW-3850-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
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORP
Chicago, IL
Location
- Address
- 2.3 MI E
- City
- Big Wells
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78830
- County
- Dimmit County
- County FIPS
- 48127
- Coordinates
- 28.57222, -99.51417
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Canceled
Unspecified structure · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1038145 compared with others?
At 142 m, structure 1038145 is about 46% above the 97 m average across the 48 structures registered in Dimmit County. It is about 86% 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 86% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 142 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 169 m, which puts the top of the structure 311 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1038145, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Wells in Dimmit County, Texas, at coordinates 28.57222, -99.51417, with the site address filed as "2.3 MI E". Dimmit County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 134th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 34 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 "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1038145 on Mar 20, 1998. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 745 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1038145?
The FCC record lists UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORP of Chicago, IL as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASW-3850-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 1038145?
Its registered overall height above ground is 142 m (465 ft), and 311 m (1,019 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1038145?
The registered owner is UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORP.
Where is antenna structure 1038145?
It is located near Big Wells, Dimmit County, Texas at 2.3 MI E (28.57222, -99.51417). Its status is terminated.
What type of structure is 1038145?
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 Dimmit County, TX?
Dimmit County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 34 of them constructed — the 134th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038145, 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 1038145, Big Wells, Dimmit County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/big-wells-1038145 (data as of October 13, 2026).