Lattice tower 1224555 — Los Fresnos, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1224555 — lattice tower near Los Fresnos, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1224555 is a 74 m (244 ft) lattice tower near Los Fresnos, Cameron County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jul 14, 2001, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Sep 23, 2024. It is registered to American Towers, LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1224555 |
| Unique system identifier | 2622303 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 14, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Date dismantled | Sep 23, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ASW-6974-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 38922 State Hwy 100 (310044)
- City
- Los Fresnos
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78566
- County
- Cameron County
- County FIPS
- 48061
- Coordinates
- 26.06558, -97.39803
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1224555 compared with others?
At 74 m, structure 1224555 is roughly in line with the 81 m average across the 190 structures registered in Cameron County. It is roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m across 20,687 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 74 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 4 m, which puts the top of the structure 78 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1224555, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Los Fresnos in Cameron County, Texas, at coordinates 26.06558, -97.39803, with the site address filed as "38922 State Hwy 100 (310044)". 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 20,687 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Primera, TX · 1047398, a guyed tower at 305 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 1224555 on Sep 24, 2024. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,580 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1224555?
The FCC record lists American Towers, LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 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 (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ASW-6974-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 1224555?
Its registered overall height above ground is 74 m (244 ft), and 78 m (257 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1224555?
The registered owner is American Towers, LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1224555?
It is located near Los Fresnos, Cameron County, Texas at 38922 State Hwy 100 (310044) (26.06558, -97.39803). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jul 14, 2001.
What type of structure is 1224555?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
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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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1224555, Los Fresnos, Cameron County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/los-fresnos-1224555 (data as of October 20, 2026).