Tower 1052057 — Merkel, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1052057 — tower (type not specified) near Merkel, 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 1052057 is a 326 m (1,069 ft) tower near Merkel, Taylor County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 14, 1968. It is registered to ABILENE-SWEETWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY DBA = KTXS-TV.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1052057 |
| Unique system identifier | 613383 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 14, 1968 |
| Registration issued | Jul 16, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | FTW-OE-66-558 |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 8, 17, 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
ABILENE-SWEETWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY DBA = KTXS-TV
Abilene, TX · FRN 0001651256
Location
- Address
- 6.8 MILES SW
- City
- Merkel
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79536
- County
- Taylor County
- County FIPS
- 48441
- Coordinates
- 32.41344, -100.10731
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1052057 compared with others?
At 326 m, structure 1052057 is about 4.7 times the 69 m average across the 167 structures registered in Taylor County. It is about 4.3 times the Texas average of 76 m across 20,687 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 4.3 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 299 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 326 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 756 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,082 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1052057, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Merkel in Taylor County, Texas, at coordinates 32.41344, -100.10731, with the site address filed as "6.8 MILES SW". Taylor County has 167 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 96 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,687 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Sylvester, TX · 1054597, a guyed tower at 294 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 1052057 on Jul 16, 1999. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1052057?
The FCC record lists ABILENE-SWEETWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY DBA = KTXS-TV of Abilene, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001651256.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study FTW-OE-66-558, 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, 8, 17, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1052057?
Its registered overall height above ground is 326 m (1,069 ft), and 1,082 m (3,549 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1052057?
The registered owner is ABILENE-SWEETWATER BROADCASTING COMPANY DBA = KTXS-TV.
Where is antenna structure 1052057?
It is located near Merkel, Taylor County, Texas at 6.8 MILES SW (32.41344, -100.10731). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 14, 1968.
What type of structure is 1052057?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Taylor County, TX?
Taylor County has 167 FCC-registered antenna structures, 96 of them constructed — the 22nd-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1052057, Merkel, Taylor County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/merkel-1052057 (data as of October 20, 2026).