Guyed tower 1009823 — Dryden, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009823 — guyed tower near Dryden, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009823 is a 93 m (305 ft) guyed tower near Dryden, Terrell County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 12, 2014. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009823 |
| Unique system identifier | 98880 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 12, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ASW-14639-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 0.36 miles E of US Route 285 & 0.49 miles N of US Route 90
- City
- Dryden
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78851
- County
- Terrell County
- County FIPS
- 48443
- Coordinates
- 30.14964, -102.40244
Within ~40 km
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Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1009823 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1009823 is about 35% above the 69 m average across the 22 structures registered in Terrell County. It is about 22% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 13% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 86 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 960 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,053 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009823, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Dryden in Terrell County, Texas, at coordinates 30.14964, -102.40244, with the site address filed as "0.36 miles E of US Route 285 & 0.49 miles N of US Route 90". Terrell County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 217th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 15 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 Sanderson, TX · 1326689, a lattice tower at 126 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 1009823 on Sep 28, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1009823?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 486 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-ASW-14639-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009823?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (305 ft), and 1,053 m (3,454 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009823?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1009823?
It is located near Dryden, Terrell County, Texas at 0.36 miles E of US Route 285 & 0.49 miles N of US Route 90 (30.14964, -102.40244). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 12, 2014.
What type of structure is 1009823?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Terrell County, TX?
Terrell County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 217th-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 1009823, Dryden, Terrell County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/dryden-1009823 (data as of October 13, 2026).