Tower 1029673 — Hidalgo, TX
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029673 — tower (type not specified) near Hidalgo, 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 1029673 is a 50 m (165 ft) tower near Hidalgo, Hidalgo County, Texas. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Nov 3, 1997. It is registered to Wirelessco LP, which holds 46 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029673 |
| Unique system identifier | 129775 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 3, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Jan 17, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASW-2089-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | None |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Overland Park, KS · FRN 0002316529
Holds 46 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1554 METERS W OF HWY 115 396 METERS S OF HWY 1016
- City
- Hidalgo
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78503
- County
- Hidalgo County
- County FIPS
- 48215
- Coordinates
- 26.12778, -98.25889
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1029673 compared with others?
At 50 m, structure 1029673 is about 25% below the 67 m average across the 274 structures registered in Hidalgo County. It is about 34% below 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 34% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 50 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 32 m, which puts the top of the structure 82 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029673, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hidalgo in Hidalgo County, Texas, at coordinates 26.12778, -98.25889, with the site address filed as "1554 METERS W OF HWY 115 396 METERS S OF HWY 1016". Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 216 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 Rio Grande City, TX · 1056488, a tower at 584 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1029673 on Jan 17, 2002. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 745 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1029673?
The FCC record lists Wirelessco LP of Overland Park, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002316529. Across the registry it holds 46 structure registrations, the 366th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 6 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (39 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASW-2089-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1029673?
Its registered overall height above ground is 50 m (165 ft), and 82 m (269 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029673?
The registered owner is Wirelessco LP, which holds 46 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1029673?
It is located near Hidalgo, Hidalgo County, Texas at 1554 METERS W OF HWY 115 396 METERS S OF HWY 1016 (26.12778, -98.25889). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Nov 3, 1997.
What type of structure is 1029673?
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 Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, 216 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1029673, Hidalgo, Hidalgo County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/hidalgo-1029673 (data as of October 13, 2026).