Lattice tower 1221710 — Detroit, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1221710 — lattice tower near Detroit, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1221710 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Detroit, Red River County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 20, 2001. It is registered to SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1221710 |
| Unique system identifier | 2619453 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 20, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Aug 11, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ASW-16308-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015721665
Holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 165 FM 2573 (TX21068-A)
- City
- Detroit
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75436
- County
- Red River County
- County FIPS
- 48387
- Coordinates
- 33.66431, -95.25064
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1221710 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1221710 is about 12% below the 90 m average across the 52 structures registered in Red River County. It is roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 147 m, which puts the top of the structure 226 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1221710, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Detroit in Red River County, Texas, at coordinates 33.66431, -95.25064, with the site address filed as "165 FM 2573 (TX21068-A)". Red River County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 127th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 41 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 Paris, TX · 1052577, a guyed tower at 205 m (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 1221710 on Aug 11, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1221710?
The FCC record lists SBA Structures, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015721665. Across the registry it holds 1,611 structure registrations, the 18th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 188 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (608 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ASW-16308-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1221710?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 226 m (742 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1221710?
The registered owner is SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1221710?
It is located near Detroit, Red River County, Texas at 165 FM 2573 (TX21068-A) (33.66431, -95.25064). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 20, 2001.
What type of structure is 1221710?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Red River County, TX?
Red River County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 41 of them constructed — the 127th-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 1221710, Detroit, Red River County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/detroit-1221710 (data as of October 13, 2026).