Lattice tower 1300646 — Melvin, TX

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1300646 — lattice tower near Melvin, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.

Overall height

85 m

279 ft

Support structure

85 m

Top above sea level

539 m

Ground elevation

454 m

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≥ 150 m60–150 m30–60 m< 30 m

This entry + 6 nearby

Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1300646
Unique system identifier	2700263
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Lattice tower (LTOWER)
Date constructed	Jan 1, 2017
Registration issued	Jul 21, 2025

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2016-ASW-7326-OE
FAA circular	70/7460-1L
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

Lower Colorado River Authority

Austin, TX · FRN 0005802079

Holds 82 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: Approximately 20.5 NM NorthWest of BBD Airport.
City: Melvin
State: Texas
ZIP: 76858
County FIPS: 48307
Coordinates: 31.46389, -99.54761

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1300646?

Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (279 ft), and 539 m (1,767 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1300646?

The registered owner is Lower Colorado River Authority, which holds 82 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1300646?

It is located near Melvin, Texas at Approximately 20.5 NM NorthWest of BBD Airport. (31.46389, -99.54761). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 2017.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1300646, weekly bulk file.