Tower 1055253 — Huntsville, TX
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1055253 — tower (type not specified) near Huntsville, 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 1055253 is a 87 m (286 ft) tower near Huntsville, Walker County, Texas. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Aug 13, 1998. It is registered to NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, which holds 1,952 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1055253 |
| Unique system identifier | 616049 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 13, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Feb 23, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-2968-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
Plano, TX · FRN 0003291192
Holds 1,952 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 177B FM 1696 E
- City
- Huntsville
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77320
- County
- Walker County
- County FIPS
- 48471
- Coordinates
- 30.77306, -95.65500
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1055253 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1055253 is roughly in line with the 83 m average across the 97 structures registered in Walker County. It is about 14% above 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 14% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 87 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 94 m, which puts the top of the structure 182 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1055253, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Huntsville in Walker County, Texas, at coordinates 30.77306, -95.65500, with the site address filed as "177B FM 1696 E". Walker County has 97 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 54th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 77 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 Carlos, TX · 1062868, a tower at 503 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1055253 on Feb 23, 2010. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 745 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1055253?
The FCC record lists NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003291192. Across the registry it holds 1,952 structure registrations, the 14th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 61 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (688 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASW-2968-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1055253?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (286 ft), and 182 m (595 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1055253?
The registered owner is NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, which holds 1,952 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1055253?
It is located near Huntsville, Walker County, Texas at 177B FM 1696 E (30.77306, -95.65500). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Aug 13, 1998.
What type of structure is 1055253?
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 Walker County, TX?
Walker County has 97 FCC-registered antenna structures, 77 of them constructed — the 54th-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 1055253, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/huntsville-1055253 (data as of October 13, 2026).