Tower 1053316 — Matagorda, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053316 — 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.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053316 is a 109 m (357 ft) tower near Matagorda, Matagorda County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1971. It is registered to TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORP, which holds 77 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1053316 |
| Unique system identifier | 614457 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1971 |
| Registration issued | Aug 3, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 71-HOU-354-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 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
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORP
Houston, TX · FRN 0019817881
Holds 77 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- HWY 60 SELKIRK 5 MI N
- City
- Matagorda
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77414
- County
- Matagorda County
- County FIPS
- 48321
- Coordinates
- 28.76417, -95.96639
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Guyed tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1053316 compared with others?
At 109 m, structure 1053316 is roughly in line with the 119 m average across the 89 structures registered in Matagorda County. It is about 43% above 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 43% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 109 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 3 m, which puts the top of the structure 112 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1053316, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Matagorda in Matagorda County, Texas, at coordinates 28.76417, -95.96639, with the site address filed as "HWY 60 SELKIRK 5 MI N". Matagorda County has 89 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 63rd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 58 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 Sargent, TX · 1241391, a tower at 610 m (canceled).
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 1053316 on Aug 3, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1053316?
The FCC record lists TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORP of Houston, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0019817881. Across the registry it holds 77 structure registrations, the 257th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 17 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (54 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 71-HOU-354-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, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1053316?
Its registered overall height above ground is 109 m (357 ft), and 112 m (367 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1053316?
The registered owner is TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORP, which holds 77 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1053316?
It is located near Matagorda, Matagorda County, Texas at HWY 60 SELKIRK 5 MI N (28.76417, -95.96639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1971.
What type of structure is 1053316?
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 Matagorda County, TX?
Matagorda County has 89 FCC-registered antenna structures, 58 of them constructed — the 63rd-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 1053316, Matagorda, Matagorda County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/matagorda-1053316 (data as of October 13, 2026).