Tower 1052586 — Metcalf, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1052586 — tower (type not specified) near Metcalf, 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 1052586 is a 93 m (305 ft) tower near Metcalf, Palo Pinto County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 18, 1978. It is registered to Friendship Cable of Texas, INC dba Suddenlink Communications, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1052586 |
| Unique system identifier | 613825 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 18, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Jun 27, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 84-ASW-1492-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
Friendship Cable of Texas, INC dba Suddenlink Communications
Bethpage, NY · FRN 0004999561
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- INT. SH. 180 & SH. 16. GO NORTH 400 YARDS
- City
- Metcalf
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76475
- County
- Palo Pinto County
- County FIPS
- 48363
- Coordinates
- 32.71972, -98.44417
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1052586 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1052586 is roughly in line with the 86 m average across the 78 structures registered in Palo Pinto County. It is about 22% 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 22% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 452 m, which puts the top of the structure 545 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1052586, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Metcalf in Palo Pinto County, Texas, at coordinates 32.71972, -98.44417, with the site address filed as "INT. SH. 180 & SH. 16. GO NORTH 400 YARDS". Palo Pinto County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 77th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 57 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 Strawn, TX · 1218361, a tower at 321 m (granted (not yet 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 1052586 on Jun 27, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1052586?
The FCC record lists Friendship Cable of Texas, INC dba Suddenlink Communications of Bethpage, NY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004999561. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 84-ASW-1492-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 1052586?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (305 ft), and 545 m (1,788 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1052586?
The registered owner is Friendship Cable of Texas, INC dba Suddenlink Communications, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1052586?
It is located near Metcalf, Palo Pinto County, Texas at INT. SH. 180 & SH. 16. GO NORTH 400 YARDS (32.71972, -98.44417). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 18, 1978.
What type of structure is 1052586?
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 Palo Pinto County, TX?
Palo Pinto County has 78 FCC-registered antenna structures, 57 of them constructed — the 77th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1052586, weekly bulk file.
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 1052586, Metcalf, Palo Pinto County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/metcalf-1052586 (data as of October 13, 2026).