Tower 1048186 — Corpus Christi, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048186 — tower (type not specified) near Corpus Christi, 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 1048186 is a 249 m (817 ft) tower near Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 23, 1997, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 19, 2005. It is registered to Pinnacle Towers LLC, which holds 2,134 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048186 |
| Unique system identifier | 610180 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 23, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Jan 20, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 19, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-0694-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 6, 15, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Sarasota, FL · FRN 0006156111
Holds 2,134 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.6 KM S OF HWY 665 AT PETRONILA
- City
- Corpus Christi
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78380
- County
- Nueces County
- County FIPS
- 48355
- Coordinates
- 27.67306, -97.58833
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1048186 compared with others?
At 249 m, structure 1048186 is about 3.6 times the 69 m average across the 225 structures registered in Nueces County. It is about 3.3 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 3.3 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 244 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 249 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 16 m, which puts the top of the structure 265 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048186, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas, at coordinates 27.67306, -97.58833, with the site address filed as "1.6 KM S OF HWY 665 AT PETRONILA". Nueces County has 225 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 164 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 Corpus Christi, TX · 1023395, a tower at 308 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 1048186 on Jan 20, 2005. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1048186?
The FCC record lists Pinnacle Towers LLC of Sarasota, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006156111. Across the registry it holds 2,134 structure registrations, the 12th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 183 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,609 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASW-0694-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 6, 15, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1048186?
Its registered overall height above ground is 249 m (817 ft), and 265 m (869 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048186?
The registered owner is Pinnacle Towers LLC, which holds 2,134 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1048186?
It is located near Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas at 1.6 KM S OF HWY 665 AT PETRONILA (27.67306, -97.58833). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 23, 1997.
What type of structure is 1048186?
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 Nueces County, TX?
Nueces County has 225 FCC-registered antenna structures, 164 of them constructed — the 14th-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 1048186, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/corpus-christi-1048186 (data as of October 13, 2026).