Tower 1062868 — Carlos, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1062868 — tower (type not specified) near Carlos, 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 1062868 is a 503 m (1,650 ft) tower near Carlos, Grimes County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 1, 2009. It is registered to Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1062868 |
| Unique system identifier | 622599 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 1, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Aug 26, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-ASW-2078-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, B, F, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0003733219
Holds 262 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6098 FARM TO MARKET RD. 244
- City
- Carlos
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77830
- County
- Grimes County
- County FIPS
- 48185
- Coordinates
- 30.55458, -96.03119
Within ~40 km
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Guyed tower · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1062868 compared with others?
At 503 m, structure 1062868 is about 4.9 times the 103 m average across the 92 structures registered in Grimes County. It is about 6.6 times 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 6.6 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 488 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 503 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 101 m, which puts the top of the structure 604 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1062868, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carlos in Grimes County, Texas, at coordinates 30.55458, -96.03119, with the site address filed as "6098 FARM TO MARKET RD. 244". Grimes County has 92 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 61st-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 62 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 Navosta, TX · 1204066, a tower at 209 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 1062868 on Aug 26, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1062868?
The FCC record lists Gray Local Media, Inc. of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003733219. Across the registry it holds 262 structure registrations, the 90th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 25 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (125 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-ASW-2078-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A1, B, F, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1062868?
Its registered overall height above ground is 503 m (1,650 ft), and 604 m (1,982 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1062868?
The registered owner is Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1062868?
It is located near Carlos, Grimes County, Texas at 6098 FARM TO MARKET RD. 244 (30.55458, -96.03119). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 1, 2009.
What type of structure is 1062868?
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 Grimes County, TX?
Grimes County has 92 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 61st-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 1062868, Carlos, Grimes County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/carlos-1062868 (data as of October 13, 2026).