Antenna structures in Zapata County, Texas
At a glance
Zapata County, Texas has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 164th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 0.18% of the state's 20,684. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1049621 near Zapata at 159 m (521 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Zapata County compare with the rest of Texas?
With 37 registrations, Zapata County ranks 164th of 254 counties in Texas; Harris County leads the state with 1,435. The average registered overall height here is 97 m, about 27% above the Texas average of 76 m. The tallest standing structure, at 159 m, is about 64% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Zapata County?
The most common filed structure type in Zapata County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (43.2%). It is followed by guyed tower (12) and mast (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 4 canceled, 3 dismantled and 2 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Zapata County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Zapata County, with 8 of the 37. The next largest are Zapata County Airport (5), CCATT LLC (3) and Border to Border Communications, Inc. (2). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Zapata County have registered structures?
Registrations in Zapata County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Zapata (26), San Ygnacio (2), Bustamante (2), Ramireno (1) and Lopeno (1).
Every registration
All 37 structures in Zapata County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zapata · 1049621 | 159 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Zapata · 1058347 | 158 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 3 | Zapata · 1207547 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Zapata · 1048651 | 149 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Zapata · 1292944 | 149 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Zapata · 1271404 | 146 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Ramireno · 1202673 | 124 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Lopeno · 1050600 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Zapata · 1051622 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 10 | San Ygnacio · 1050593 | 120 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Zapata · 1330218 | 112 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Falcon · 1047921 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Zapata · 1050596 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Zapata · 1035755 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Zapata · 1311619 | 104 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Zapata · 1022023 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Bustamante · 1240804 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 18 | Zapata · 1048650 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Bustamante · 1202219 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | San Ygnacio · 1207556 | 97 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Zapata · 1207560 | 97 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Zapata · 1253102 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Zapata · 1241493 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 24 | Zapata · 1048227 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Laredo · 1236343 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | El Cenizo · 1291722 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 27 | Chihuahua · 1253054 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Zapata · 1222050 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Zapata · 1241826 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Zapata · 1251056 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Zapata · 1320725 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Escobas · 1051624 | 74 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 33 | Zapata · 1051257 | 70 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Zapata · 1262167 | 44 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 35 | Zapata · 1254102 | 11 m | Mast | Canceled |
| 36 | Zapata · 1257671 | 11 m | Mast | Canceled |
| 37 | Zapata · 1258551 | 11 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Zapata County, TX?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 37 registered antenna structures in Zapata County, Texas, 23 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Zapata County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Zapata County is registration 1049621, a guyed tower near Zapata at 159 m (521 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Zapata County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Zapata County (8), followed by Zapata County Airport (5).
What kind of towers are in Zapata County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 37 registrations), then guyed tower (12).
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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 structures in Zapata County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/county/zapata-county (data as of October 13, 2026).