Tower 1049433 — Galveston, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049433 — tower (type not specified) near Galveston, 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 1049433 is a 169 m (555 ft) tower near Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1989, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Feb 8, 2012. It is registered to American Towers, LLC., which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049433 |
| Unique system identifier | 611165 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Registration issued | Feb 9, 2012 |
| Date dismantled | Feb 8, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-ASW-4961-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
Marietta, GA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1210 PELICAN ISLAND (Pelican Island 1A #4224)
- City
- Galveston
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77554
- County
- Galveston County
- County FIPS
- 48167
- Coordinates
- 29.32453, -94.78564
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049433 compared with others?
At 169 m, structure 1049433 is about twice the 77 m average across the 130 structures registered in Galveston County. It is about 2.2 times the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 2.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 164 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 169 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2 m, which puts the top of the structure 171 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049433, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Galveston in Galveston County, Texas, at coordinates 29.32453, -94.78564, with the site address filed as "1210 PELICAN ISLAND (Pelican Island 1A #4224)". Galveston County has 130 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 31st-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 81 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 Hitchcock, TX · 1254220, a guyed tower at 612 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1049433 on Feb 9, 2012. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1049433?
The FCC record lists American Towers, LLC. of Marietta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 2,426 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-ASW-4961-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 1049433?
Its registered overall height above ground is 169 m (555 ft), and 171 m (560 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049433?
The registered owner is American Towers, LLC., which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1049433?
It is located near Galveston, Galveston County, Texas at 1210 PELICAN ISLAND (Pelican Island 1A #4224) (29.32453, -94.78564). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1989.
What type of structure is 1049433?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Galveston County, TX?
Galveston County has 130 FCC-registered antenna structures, 81 of them constructed — the 31st-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 1049433, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/galveston-1049433 (data as of October 13, 2026).