Guyed tower 1028917 — La Grange, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028917 — guyed tower near La Grange, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028917 is a 144 m (474 ft) guyed tower near La Grange, Fayette County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1992. It is registered to Colorado Valley Communications, Inc., which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1028917 |
| Unique system identifier | 129145 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Jan 14, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ASW-11700-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Colorado Valley Communications, Inc.
La Grange, TX · FRN 0009700188
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3349 ST HWY 159
- City
- La Grange
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78945
- County
- Fayette County
- County FIPS
- 48149
- Coordinates
- 29.93414, -96.83997
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1028917 compared with others?
At 144 m, structure 1028917 is about 52% above the 95 m average across the 94 structures registered in Fayette County. It is about 89% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 36% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 143 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 144 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 130 m, which puts the top of the structure 275 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1028917, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near La Grange in Fayette County, Texas, at coordinates 29.93414, -96.83997, with the site address filed as "3349 ST HWY 159". Fayette County has 94 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 56th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 62 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 Smithville, TX · 1271589, a tower at 152 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 1028917 on Jan 14, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1028917?
The FCC record lists Colorado Valley Communications, Inc. of La Grange, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009700188. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ASW-11700-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1028917?
Its registered overall height above ground is 144 m (474 ft), and 275 m (901 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1028917?
The registered owner is Colorado Valley Communications, Inc., which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1028917?
It is located near La Grange, Fayette County, Texas at 3349 ST HWY 159 (29.93414, -96.83997). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1992.
What type of structure is 1028917?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Fayette County, TX?
Fayette County has 94 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 56th-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 1028917, La Grange, Fayette County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/la-grange-1028917 (data as of October 13, 2026).