Tower 1048847 — Elsa, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048847 — tower (type not specified) near Elsa, Texas. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048847 is a 77 m (251 ft) tower near Elsa, Hidalgo County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1995. It is registered to CCATT LLC, which holds 5,007 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048847 |
| Unique system identifier | 610716 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Jan 8, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASW-2034-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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0023254592
Holds 5,007 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3.5 MI NE
- City
- Elsa
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78538
- County
- Hidalgo County
- County FIPS
- 48215
- Coordinates
- 26.34931, -98.01328
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1048847 compared with others?
At 77 m, structure 1048847 is about 14% above the 67 m average across the 272 structures registered in Hidalgo County. It is roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 75 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 77 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 24 m, which puts the top of the structure 100 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048847, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elsa in Hidalgo County, Texas, at coordinates 26.34931, -98.01328, with the site address filed as "3.5 MI NE". Hidalgo County has 272 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 215 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,674 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 1048847 on Jan 8, 2026. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1048847?
The FCC record lists CCATT LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023254592. Across the registry it holds 5,007 structure registrations, the 3rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 680 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,570 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASW-2034-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 1048847?
Its registered overall height above ground is 77 m (251 ft), and 100 m (328 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048847?
The registered owner is CCATT LLC, which holds 5,007 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1048847?
It is located near Elsa, Hidalgo County, Texas at 3.5 MI NE (26.34931, -98.01328). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1995.
What type of structure is 1048847?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County has 272 FCC-registered antenna structures, 215 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1048847, Elsa, Hidalgo County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/elsa-1048847 (data as of October 6, 2026).