Guyed tower 1051487 — Mertzon, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1051487 — guyed tower near Mertzon, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1051487 is a 123 m (404 ft) guyed tower near Mertzon, Irion County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Aug 25, 1998, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Mar 27, 2024. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1051487 |
| Unique system identifier | 612909 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Date dismantled | Mar 27, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASW-9872-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4901 Lindley Rd
- City
- Mertzon
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76941
- County
- Irion County
- County FIPS
- 48235
- Coordinates
- 31.25700, -100.86481
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1051487 compared with others?
At 123 m, structure 1051487 is about 24% above the 99 m average across the 20 structures registered in Irion County. It is about 61% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 16% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 116 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 123 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 789 m, which puts the top of the structure 912 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1051487, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mertzon in Irion County, Texas, at coordinates 31.25700, -100.86481, with the site address filed as "4901 Lindley Rd". Irion County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 223rd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 14 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,674 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is San Angelo, TX · 1053401, a guyed tower at 298 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 1051487 on Apr 18, 2024. Nationally, 12,650 of the 197,703 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,572 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1051487?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 486 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASW-9872-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1051487?
Its registered overall height above ground is 123 m (404 ft), and 912 m (2,993 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1051487?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1051487?
It is located near Mertzon, Irion County, Texas at 4901 Lindley Rd (31.25700, -100.86481). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Aug 25, 1998.
What type of structure is 1051487?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Irion County, TX?
Irion County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 223rd-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1051487, Mertzon, Irion County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/mertzon-1051487 (data as of October 6, 2026).