Tower 1050849 — Mc Camey, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1050849 — tower (type not specified) near Mc Camey, 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 1050849 is a 75 m (244 ft) tower near Mc Camey, Upton County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1967, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 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) | 1050849 |
| Unique system identifier | 105561 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1967 |
| Registration issued | Mar 26, 2003 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 21, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-1716-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
- 5 MI NW
- City
- Mc Camey
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79752
- County
- Upton County
- County FIPS
- 48461
- Coordinates
- 31.20875, -102.26853
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1050849 compared with others?
At 75 m, structure 1050849 is about 16% below the 88 m average across the 36 structures registered in Upton County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 68 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 75 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 953 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,027 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1050849, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mc Camey in Upton County, Texas, at coordinates 31.20875, -102.26853, with the site address filed as "5 MI NW". Upton County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 170th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 22 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 Bakersfield, TX · 1047544, a tower at 159 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 1050849 on Mar 26, 2003. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1050849?
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-1716-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1050849?
Its registered overall height above ground is 75 m (244 ft), and 1,027 m (3,370 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1050849?
The registered owner is SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, which holds 89 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1050849?
It is located near Mc Camey, Upton County, Texas at 5 MI NW (31.20875, -102.26853). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1967.
What type of structure is 1050849?
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 Upton County, TX?
Upton County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 170th-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 1050849, Mc Camey, Upton County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/mc-camey-1050849 (data as of October 13, 2026).