Tower 1029557 — Midland, TX
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029557 — tower (type not specified) near Midland, 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 1029557 is a 126 m (414 ft) tower near Midland, Midland County, Texas. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1993. It is registered to MIDLAND CELLULAR LICENSE CORPORATION.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029557 |
| Unique system identifier | 102448 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1993 |
| Registration issued | Sep 22, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-ASW-0206-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
MIDLAND CELLULAR LICENSE CORPORATION
Issaquah, WA
Location
- Address
- SOUTH COUNTY RD. 1215 IN MIDLAND
- City
- Midland
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79703
- County
- Midland County
- County FIPS
- 48329
- Coordinates
- 31.96639, -102.11778
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Canceled
Guyed tower · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1029557 compared with others?
At 126 m, structure 1029557 is about 79% above the 71 m average across the 164 structures registered in Midland County. It is about 65% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 66% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 126 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 858 m, which puts the top of the structure 984 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029557, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Midland in Midland County, Texas, at coordinates 31.96639, -102.11778, with the site address filed as "SOUTH COUNTY RD. 1215 IN MIDLAND". Midland County has 164 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 23rd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 122 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 Midland, TX · 1051408, a tower at 346 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1029557 on Sep 22, 1997. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,703 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 745 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1029557?
The FCC record lists MIDLAND CELLULAR LICENSE CORPORATION of Issaquah, WA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-ASW-0206-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1029557?
Its registered overall height above ground is 126 m (414 ft), and 984 m (3,229 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029557?
The registered owner is MIDLAND CELLULAR LICENSE CORPORATION.
Where is antenna structure 1029557?
It is located near Midland, Midland County, Texas at SOUTH COUNTY RD. 1215 IN MIDLAND (31.96639, -102.11778). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1993.
What type of structure is 1029557?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Midland County, TX?
Midland County has 164 FCC-registered antenna structures, 122 of them constructed — the 23rd-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029557, weekly bulk file.
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 1029557, Midland, Midland County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/midland-1029557 (data as of October 6, 2026).