Tower 1048855 — Matagorda, TX

Dismantled

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048855 — tower (type not specified) near Matagorda, Texas. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.

Overall height

183 m

599 ft

Support structure

177 m

Top above sea level

185 m

Ground elevation

3 m

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This entry + 6 nearby

Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1048855
Unique system identifier	610722
Status	Dismantled (I)
Structure type	Tower (type not specified) (TOWER)
Date constructed	Dec 1, 1981
Registration issued	Aug 9, 2013
Date dismantled	Aug 8, 2013

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2011-ASW-3109-OE
FAA circular	70/7460-1K
Painting / lighting spec	3, 4, 5, 12
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

American Towers, LLC.

Marietta, GA · FRN 0011498342

Holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 900 CR-259 (AKA South Gulf Rd) (Matagorda 1A #4189)
City: Matagorda
State: Texas
ZIP: 77457
County FIPS: 48321
Coordinates: 28.70258, -95.94506

Within ~40 km

Nearby structures

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Sargent, TX · 1265317607 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Matagorda, TX · 1267254468 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1048855?

Its registered overall height above ground is 183 m (599 ft), and 185 m (608 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1048855?

The registered owner is American Towers, LLC., which holds 21,807 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1048855?

It is located near Matagorda, Texas at 900 CR-259 (AKA South Gulf Rd) (Matagorda 1A #4189) (28.70258, -95.94506). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1981.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048855, weekly bulk file.