Lattice tower 1248648 — Fredericksburg, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1248648 — lattice tower near Fredericksburg, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1248648 is a 79 m (258 ft) lattice tower near Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 25, 2006. It is registered to SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC, which holds 1,078 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1248648 |
| Unique system identifier | 2647812 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Jul 5, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ASW-19843-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0021672423
Holds 1,078 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 217 Ranch Rd, 1376 (TX40300-A)
- City
- Fredericksburg
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78624
- County
- Gillespie County
- County FIPS
- 48171
- Coordinates
- 30.22150, -98.79797
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1248648 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1248648 is about 19% below the 97 m average across the 63 structures registered in Gillespie County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 486 m, which puts the top of the structure 564 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1248648, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas, at coordinates 30.22150, -98.79797, with the site address filed as "217 Ranch Rd, 1376 (TX40300-A)". Gillespie County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 100th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 44 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 Boerne, TX · 1064675, a tower at 364 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 1248648 on Jul 5, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1248648?
The FCC record lists SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021672423. Across the registry it holds 1,078 structure registrations, the 25th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 154 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (429 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ASW-19843-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 1248648?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (258 ft), and 564 m (1,851 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1248648?
The registered owner is SBA Monarch Towers I, LLC, which holds 1,078 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1248648?
It is located near Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas at 217 Ranch Rd, 1376 (TX40300-A) (30.22150, -98.79797). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 25, 2006.
What type of structure is 1248648?
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 Gillespie County, TX?
Gillespie County has 63 FCC-registered antenna structures, 44 of them constructed — the 100th-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 1248648, Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/fredericksburg-1248648 (data as of October 13, 2026).