Structure 1048185 — Laferia, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048185 — unspecified structure near Laferia, Texas.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048185 is a 251 m (823 ft) structure near Laferia, Cameron County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 23, 1997, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 15, 2022. It is registered to Tri County Communications LTD.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048185 |
| Unique system identifier | 610179 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Apr 23, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 15, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-ASW-833-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 6, 15, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Tri County Communications LTD
Weslaco, TX · FRN 0001678226
Location
- Address
- 1 KM W OF STATE HWY 506
- City
- Laferia
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78559
- County
- Cameron County
- County FIPS
- 48061
- Coordinates
- 26.11747, -97.83497
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1048185 compared with others?
At 251 m, structure 1048185 is about 3.1 times the 81 m average across the 190 structures registered in Cameron County. It is about 3.3 times the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 244 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 251 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 16 m, which puts the top of the structure 267 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048185, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Laferia in Cameron County, Texas, at coordinates 26.11747, -97.83497, with the site address filed as "1 KM W OF STATE HWY 506". Cameron County has 190 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 131 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 Santa Maria, TX · 1206915, a tower at 483 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1048185 on Oct 26, 2022. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1048185?
The FCC record lists Tri County Communications LTD of Weslaco, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001678226.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-ASW-833-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 6, 15, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1048185?
Its registered overall height above ground is 251 m (823 ft), and 267 m (876 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048185?
The registered owner is Tri County Communications LTD.
Where is antenna structure 1048185?
It is located near Laferia, Cameron County, Texas at 1 KM W OF STATE HWY 506 (26.11747, -97.83497). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 23, 1997.
What type of structure is 1048185?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Cameron County, TX?
Cameron County has 190 FCC-registered antenna structures, 131 of them constructed — the 16th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048185, weekly bulk file.
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 1048185, Laferia, Cameron County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/laferia-1048185 (data as of October 13, 2026).