Lattice tower 1043209 — Elmendorf, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043209 — lattice tower near Elmendorf, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043209 is a 94 m (309 ft) lattice tower near Elmendorf, Bexar County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 23, 1997. It is registered to Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,050 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1043209 |
| Unique system identifier | 606272 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 23, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Dec 1, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ASW-15154-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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 0003290673
Holds 7,050 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8598 S LOOP 1604 E
- City
- Elmendorf
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78223
- County
- Bexar County
- County FIPS
- 48029
- Coordinates
- 29.25944, -98.32028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1043209 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1043209 is about 70% above the 55 m average across the 721 structures registered in Bexar County. It is about 23% above 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 29% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 160 m, which puts the top of the structure 254 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1043209, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elmendorf in Bexar County, Texas, at coordinates 29.25944, -98.32028, with the site address filed as "8598 S LOOP 1604 E". Bexar County has 721 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 522 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 Elmendorf, TX · 1226610, a tower at 466 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 1043209 on Dec 1, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1043209?
The FCC record lists Cellco Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003290673. Across the registry it holds 7,050 structure registrations, the 2nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 689 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,879 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ASW-15154-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1043209?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (309 ft), and 254 m (833 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1043209?
The registered owner is Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,050 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1043209?
It is located near Elmendorf, Bexar County, Texas at 8598 S LOOP 1604 E (29.25944, -98.32028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 23, 1997.
What type of structure is 1043209?
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 Bexar County, TX?
Bexar County has 721 FCC-registered antenna structures, 522 of them constructed — the 3rd-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 1043209, Elmendorf, Bexar County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/elmendorf-1043209 (data as of October 13, 2026).