Tower 1047939 — Carta Valley, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1047939 — tower (type not specified) near Carta Valley, 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 1047939 is a 144 m (473 ft) tower near Carta Valley, Edwards County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 8, 1999. It is registered to TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P., which holds 20 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1047939 |
| Unique system identifier | 609958 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 8, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Sep 12, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 94-ASW-2059-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| 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
TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P.
Plano, TX · FRN 0004934261
Holds 20 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- FM 674, 19 MI SE OF CARTA VALLEY
- City
- Carta Valley
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78880
- County
- Edwards County
- County FIPS
- 48137
- Coordinates
- 29.76067, -100.41411
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1047939 compared with others?
At 144 m, structure 1047939 is about 48% above the 98 m average across the 38 structures registered in Edwards County. It is about 89% 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 89% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 144 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 597 m, which puts the top of the structure 741 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1047939, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carta Valley in Edwards County, Texas, at coordinates 29.76067, -100.41411, with the site address filed as "FM 674, 19 MI SE OF CARTA VALLEY". Edwards County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 158th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 31 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 Rocksprings, TX · 1256254, a tower at 187 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 1047939 on Sep 12, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1047939?
The FCC record lists TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P. of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004934261. Across the registry it holds 20 structure registrations, including 20 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (12 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 94-ASW-2059-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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 1047939?
Its registered overall height above ground is 144 m (473 ft), and 741 m (2,430 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1047939?
The registered owner is TEXAS RSA 18 TOWER HOLDINGS, L.P., which holds 20 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1047939?
It is located near Carta Valley, Edwards County, Texas at FM 674, 19 MI SE OF CARTA VALLEY (29.76067, -100.41411). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 8, 1999.
What type of structure is 1047939?
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 Edwards County, TX?
Edwards County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 158th-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 1047939, Carta Valley, Edwards County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/carta-valley-1047939 (data as of October 13, 2026).