Guyed tower 1291680 — Fredericksburg, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291680 — guyed tower near Fredericksburg, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291680 is a 106 m (349 ft) guyed tower near Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 21, 2014. It is registered to Highpoint Wireless, Inc., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1291680 |
| Unique system identifier | 2691197 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Registration issued | May 14, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ASW-9073-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
Fredericksburg, TX · FRN 0006165427
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 11662 S State Highway 16
- City
- Fredericksburg
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78624
- County
- Gillespie County
- County FIPS
- 48171
- Coordinates
- 30.19583, -99.02111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1291680 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1291680 is about 10% above the 97 m average across the 63 structures registered in Gillespie County. It is about 39% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 607 m, which puts the top of the structure 713 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1291680, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas, at coordinates 30.19583, -99.02111, with the site address filed as "11662 S State Highway 16". 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 1291680 on May 14, 2014. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1291680?
The FCC record lists Highpoint Wireless, Inc. of Fredericksburg, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006165427. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ASW-9073-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 1291680?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (349 ft), and 713 m (2,339 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1291680?
The registered owner is Highpoint Wireless, Inc., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1291680?
It is located near Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas at 11662 S State Highway 16 (30.19583, -99.02111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 21, 2014.
What type of structure is 1291680?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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 1291680, Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/fredericksburg-1291680 (data as of October 13, 2026).