Monopole 1280657 — Killeen, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280657 — monopole near Killeen, Texas. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280657 is a 26 m (86 ft) monopole near Killeen, Bell County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 14, 2013. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280657 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680085 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Jan 25, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ASW-18083-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2301 West Elms Rd. (280144)
- City
- Killeen
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76549
- County
- Bell County
- County FIPS
- 48027
- Coordinates
- 31.09328, -97.77025
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1280657 compared with others?
At 26 m, structure 1280657 is about 39% of the 67 m average across the 209 structures registered in Bell County. It is about 34% of the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 24,598 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 37% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 25 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 26 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 303 m, which puts the top of the structure 329 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280657, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Killeen in Bell County, Texas, at coordinates 31.09328, -97.77025, with the site address filed as "2301 West Elms Rd. (280144)". Bell County has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 153 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 Bertram, TX · 1052705, a lattice tower at 598 m (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 1280657 on Jan 25, 2024. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1280657?
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 2022-ASW-18083-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 1280657?
Its registered overall height above ground is 26 m (86 ft), and 329 m (1,080 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280657?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280657?
It is located near Killeen, Bell County, Texas at 2301 West Elms Rd. (280144) (31.09328, -97.77025). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 14, 2013.
What type of structure is 1280657?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,598 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bell County, TX?
Bell County has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, 153 of them constructed — the 15th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280657, weekly bulk file.
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 1280657, Killeen, Bell County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/killeen-1280657 (data as of October 6, 2026).