Guyed tower 1051212 — Helotes, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1051212 — guyed tower near Helotes, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1051212 is a 344 m (1,128 ft) guyed tower near Helotes, Bexar County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 25, 2012. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1051212 |
| Unique system identifier | 612677 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 25, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Nov 2, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ASW-7923-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 9, 15 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style F (8) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 11714 GALM ROAD, 5 MILES SOUTH (#210089)
- City
- Helotes
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78254
- County
- Bexar County
- County FIPS
- 48029
- Coordinates
- 29.52394, -98.72403
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1051212 compared with others?
At 344 m, structure 1051212 is about 6.2 times the 55 m average across the 721 structures registered in Bexar County. It is about 4.5 times the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 3.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 321 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 344 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 281 m, which puts the top of the structure 625 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1051212, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Helotes in Bexar County, Texas, at coordinates 29.52394, -98.72403, with the site address filed as "11714 GALM ROAD, 5 MILES SOUTH (#210089)". Bexar County has 721 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 520 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 Lake Hills, TX · 1052003, a tower at 473 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 1051212 on Nov 2, 2021. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1051212?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,807 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 (5,864 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ASW-7923-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 8, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style F". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 9, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1051212?
Its registered overall height above ground is 344 m (1,128 ft), and 625 m (2,049 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1051212?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1051212?
It is located near Helotes, Bexar County, Texas at 11714 GALM ROAD, 5 MILES SOUTH (#210089) (29.52394, -98.72403). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 25, 2012.
What type of structure is 1051212?
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. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bexar County, TX?
Bexar County has 721 FCC-registered antenna structures, 520 of them constructed — the 3rd-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 1051212, Helotes, Bexar County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/helotes-1051212 (data as of October 6, 2026).