Tower 1048609 — Lufkin, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048609 — tower (type not specified) near Lufkin, 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 1048609 is a 46 m (151 ft) tower near Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1974, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 21, 2003. It is registered to SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, which holds 89 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048609 |
| Unique system identifier | 105228 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Dec 17, 2003 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 21, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-0879-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
SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Dallas, TX · FRN 0002552123
Holds 89 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- HOLCOMBE AT FM 2680
- City
- Lufkin
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75904
- County
- Angelina County
- County FIPS
- 48005
- Coordinates
- 31.37256, -94.75578
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1048609 compared with others?
At 46 m, structure 1048609 is about half of the 101 m average across the 93 structures registered in Angelina County. It is about 40% below 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 40% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 43 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 46 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 121 m, which puts the top of the structure 167 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048609, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lufkin in Angelina County, Texas, at coordinates 31.37256, -94.75578, with the site address filed as "HOLCOMBE AT FM 2680". Angelina County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 60th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 72 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 Lufkin, TX · 1047175, a guyed tower at 311 m (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 1048609 on Dec 17, 2003. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1048609?
The FCC record lists SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY of Dallas, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002552123. Across the registry it holds 89 structure registrations, the 217th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 26 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (75 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASW-0879-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 1048609?
Its registered overall height above ground is 46 m (151 ft), and 167 m (548 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048609?
The registered owner is SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, which holds 89 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1048609?
It is located near Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas at HOLCOMBE AT FM 2680 (31.37256, -94.75578). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1048609?
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 Angelina County, TX?
Angelina County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, 72 of them constructed — the 60th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048609, 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 1048609, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/lufkin-1048609 (data as of October 13, 2026).