Tower 1056042 — Midland, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1056042 — 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 1056042 is a 82 m (269 ft) tower near Midland, Midland County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 20, 2008. It is registered to MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1056042 |
| Unique system identifier | 616710 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Oct 10, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 73-SW-653-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 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
MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Midland, TX · FRN 0001648740
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NW COR TAYLOR & HENDERSON STS
- City
- Midland
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79701
- County
- Midland County
- County FIPS
- 48329
- Coordinates
- 31.98333, -102.05083
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
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Guyed tower · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1056042 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1056042 is about 16% above the 71 m average across the 164 structures registered in Midland County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 75 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 839 m, which puts the top of the structure 921 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1056042, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Midland in Midland County, Texas, at coordinates 31.98333, -102.05083, with the site address filed as "NW COR TAYLOR & HENDERSON STS". 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 "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 1056042 on Oct 10, 2008. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1056042?
The FCC record lists MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE of Midland, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001648740. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 73-SW-653-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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1056042?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (269 ft), and 921 m (3,022 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1056042?
The registered owner is MIDLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1056042?
It is located near Midland, Midland County, Texas at NW COR TAYLOR & HENDERSON STS (31.98333, -102.05083). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 20, 2008.
What type of structure is 1056042?
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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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 1056042, Midland, Midland County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/midland-1056042 (data as of October 6, 2026).