Structure 1049966 — Big Wells, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049966 — unspecified structure near Big Wells, Texas.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049966 is a 97 m (318 ft) structure near Big Wells, Dimmit County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Sep 9, 1992, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on May 13, 2024. It is registered to Texas, State of, which holds 98 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049966 |
| Unique system identifier | 611632 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Sep 9, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Date dismantled | May 13, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-ASW-2046-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Austin, TX · FRN 0001672419
Holds 98 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 200 FT WEST OF FM 1558 & 10 MILES SSE
- City
- Big Wells
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78830
- County
- Dimmit County
- County FIPS
- 48127
- Coordinates
- 28.46750, -99.49500
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
- Millet, TX · 1216526273 m
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Unspecified structure · Canceled
Unspecified structure · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1049966 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1049966 is roughly in line with the 97 m average across the 48 structures registered in Dimmit County. It is about 27% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 145 m, which puts the top of the structure 242 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049966, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Wells in Dimmit County, Texas, at coordinates 28.46750, -99.49500, with the site address filed as "200 FT WEST OF FM 1558 & 10 MILES SSE". 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 20,674 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1049966 on Aug 22, 2024. Nationally, 12,650 of the 197,703 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,572 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1049966?
The FCC record lists Texas, State of of Austin, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001672419. Across the registry it holds 98 structure registrations, the 201st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 98 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (57 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-ASW-2046-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049966?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (318 ft), and 242 m (794 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049966?
The registered owner is Texas, State of, which holds 98 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1049966?
It is located near Big Wells, Dimmit County, Texas at 200 FT WEST OF FM 1558 & 10 MILES SSE (28.46750, -99.49500). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Sep 9, 1992.
What type of structure is 1049966?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
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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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1049966, Big Wells, Dimmit County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/big-wells-1049966 (data as of October 6, 2026).