Tower 1278477 — La Vernia, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278477 — tower (type not specified) near La Vernia, 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 1278477 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near La Vernia, Wilson County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 11, 2011. It is registered to CellTex Site Services, Ltd., which holds 17 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278477 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677905 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jul 7, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ASW-1819-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
San Antonio, TX · FRN 0007178692
Holds 17 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1159 Country View Drive
- City
- La Vernia
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78121
- County
- Wilson County
- County FIPS
- 48493
- Coordinates
- 29.32486, -98.13969
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278477 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1278477 is about 19% below the 120 m average across the 67 structures registered in Wilson County. It is about 28% 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 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 216 m, which puts the top of the structure 313 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278477, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near La Vernia in Wilson County, Texas, at coordinates 29.32486, -98.13969, with the site address filed as "1159 Country View Drive". Wilson County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 88th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 49 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 Elmendorf, TX · 1226610, a tower at 466 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 1278477 on Jul 7, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1278477?
The FCC record lists CellTex Site Services, Ltd. of San Antonio, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007178692. Across the registry it holds 17 structure registrations, including 17 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ASW-1819-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278477?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 313 m (1,028 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278477?
The registered owner is CellTex Site Services, Ltd., which holds 17 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278477?
It is located near La Vernia, Wilson County, Texas at 1159 Country View Drive (29.32486, -98.13969). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 11, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278477?
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 Wilson County, TX?
Wilson County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, 49 of them constructed — the 88th-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 1278477, La Vernia, Wilson County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/la-vernia-1278477 (data as of October 13, 2026).