Tower 1053094 — Elsa, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053094 — 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 1053094 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near Elsa, Hidalgo County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1972. It is registered to RUSSELL, JESSE R DBA = L & J TOWER.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1053094 |
| Unique system identifier | 614260 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1972 |
| Registration issued | Jul 20, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 72-SW-1195-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
RUSSELL, JESSE R DBA = L & J TOWER
Progreso, TX
Location
- Address
- INT OF MILE 6 W & MILE 13 1/2 N
- City
- Elsa
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78596
- County
- Hidalgo County
- County FIPS
- 48215
- Coordinates
- 26.24472, -98.00417
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Guyed tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Canceled
How tall is structure 1053094 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1053094 is about 2.3 times the 67 m average across the 272 structures registered in Hidalgo County. It is about twice 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 about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 146 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 23 m, which puts the top of the structure 175 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1053094, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elsa in Hidalgo County, Texas, at coordinates 26.24472, -98.00417, with the site address filed as "INT OF MILE 6 W & MILE 13 1/2 N". 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 1053094 on Jul 20, 1998. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1053094?
The FCC record lists RUSSELL, JESSE R DBA = L & J TOWER of Progreso, TX as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 72-SW-1195-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1053094?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 175 m (574 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1053094?
The registered owner is RUSSELL, JESSE R DBA = L & J TOWER.
Where is antenna structure 1053094?
It is located near Elsa, Hidalgo County, Texas at INT OF MILE 6 W & MILE 13 1/2 N (26.24472, -98.00417). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1972.
What type of structure is 1053094?
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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053094, weekly bulk file.
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 1053094, Elsa, Hidalgo County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/elsa-1053094 (data as of October 6, 2026).