Tower 1277507 — Escobares, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1277507 — tower (type not specified) near Escobares, 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 1277507 is a 110 m (361 ft) tower near Escobares, Starr County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 7, 2011. It is registered to Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc., which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1277507 |
| Unique system identifier | 2676935 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 7, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jan 25, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-ASW-5259-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc.
Weslaco, TX · FRN 0005048699
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Site is 3.5 miles at 7 degrees True from the intersection of US 83 and Alvarez R
- City
- Escobares
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78582
- County
- Starr County
- County FIPS
- 48427
- Coordinates
- 26.43472, -98.89500
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1277507 compared with others?
At 110 m, structure 1277507 is roughly in line with the 104 m average across the 66 structures registered in Starr County. It is about 44% above 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 44% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 109 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 110 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 89 m, which puts the top of the structure 199 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1277507, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Escobares in Starr County, Texas, at coordinates 26.43472, -98.89500, with the site address filed as "Site is 3.5 miles at 7 degrees True from the intersection of US 83 and Alvarez R". Starr County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 90th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 52 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 Rio Grande City, TX · 1056488, a tower at 584 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 1277507 on Jan 25, 2011. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1277507?
The FCC record lists Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc. of Weslaco, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005048699. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 11 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (9 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-ASW-5259-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1277507?
Its registered overall height above ground is 110 m (361 ft), and 199 m (653 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1277507?
The registered owner is Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc., which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1277507?
It is located near Escobares, Starr County, Texas at Site is 3.5 miles at 7 degrees True from the intersection of US 83 and Alvarez R (26.43472, -98.89500). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 7, 2011.
What type of structure is 1277507?
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 Starr County, TX?
Starr County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them constructed — the 90th-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 1277507, Escobares, Starr County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/escobares-1277507 (data as of October 6, 2026).