Lattice tower 1298053 — Magnolia, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298053 — lattice tower near Magnolia, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298053 is a 80 m (261 ft) lattice tower near Magnolia, Waller County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 23, 2019. It is registered to GTE Mobilnet of South Texas Limited Partnership, which holds 201 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1298053 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697572 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Jan 19, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASW-5787-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
GTE Mobilnet of South Texas Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003579406
Holds 201 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- FM 1488
- City
- Magnolia
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77447
- County
- Waller County
- County FIPS
- 48473
- Coordinates
- 30.18417, -95.83394
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1298053 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1298053 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 83 structures registered in Waller County. It is roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 35,886 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 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 84 m, which puts the top of the structure 163 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1298053, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Magnolia in Waller County, Texas, at coordinates 30.18417, -95.83394, with the site address filed as "FM 1488". Waller County has 83 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 69th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 57 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 Carlos, TX · 1062868, a tower at 503 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 1298053 on Jan 19, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1298053?
The FCC record lists GTE Mobilnet of South Texas Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003579406. Across the registry it holds 201 structure registrations, the 109th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 201 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (65 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASW-5787-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 1298053?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (261 ft), and 163 m (535 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1298053?
The registered owner is GTE Mobilnet of South Texas Limited Partnership, which holds 201 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1298053?
It is located near Magnolia, Waller County, Texas at FM 1488 (30.18417, -95.83394). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 23, 2019.
What type of structure is 1298053?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Waller County, TX?
Waller County has 83 FCC-registered antenna structures, 57 of them constructed — the 69th-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 1298053, Magnolia, Waller County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/magnolia-1298053 (data as of October 13, 2026).