Lattice tower 1268721 — Donna, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1268721 — lattice tower near Donna, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1268721 is a 61 m (199 ft) lattice tower near Donna, Hidalgo County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 10, 2024. It is registered to Hemphill, LLC, which holds 121 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1268721 |
| Unique system identifier | 2668068 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Dec 11, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ASW-12709-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Tulsa, OK · FRN 0017423781
Holds 121 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Val Verde Road, TX - Site # 1466
- City
- Donna
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78537
- County
- Hidalgo County
- County FIPS
- 48215
- Coordinates
- 26.18397, -98.07861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1268721 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1268721 is roughly in line with the 67 m average across the 274 structures registered in Hidalgo County. It is about 20% below 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 about 17% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 28 m, which puts the top of the structure 89 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1268721, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Donna in Hidalgo County, Texas, at coordinates 26.18397, -98.07861, with the site address filed as "Val Verde Road, TX - Site # 1466". Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 216 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 Santa Maria, TX · 1206915, a tower at 483 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 1268721 on Dec 11, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1268721?
The FCC record lists Hemphill, LLC of Tulsa, OK as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017423781. Across the registry it holds 121 structure registrations, the 167th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 77 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (61 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ASW-12709-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1268721?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 89 m (292 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1268721?
The registered owner is Hemphill, LLC, which holds 121 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1268721?
It is located near Donna, Hidalgo County, Texas at Val Verde Road, TX - Site # 1466 (26.18397, -98.07861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 10, 2024.
What type of structure is 1268721?
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 Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, 216 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1268721, Donna, Hidalgo County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/donna-1268721 (data as of October 13, 2026).