Tower 1049942 — Mineral Wells, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049942 — tower (type not specified) near Mineral Wells, 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 1049942 is a 67 m (220 ft) tower near Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 1, 1974. It is registered to TEXAS, STATE OF DBA = DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049942 |
| Unique system identifier | 611608 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 1, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Jun 12, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 74-SW-625-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
TEXAS, STATE OF DBA = DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Austin, TX
Location
- Address
- FAIR GROUNDS AT FM1821 NORTH
- City
- Mineral Wells
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76067
- County
- Palo Pinto County
- County FIPS
- 48363
- Coordinates
- 32.81389, -98.08250
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Pole · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1049942 compared with others?
At 67 m, structure 1049942 is about 22% below the 86 m average across the 78 structures registered in Palo Pinto County. It is about 12% below 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 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 67 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 273 m, which puts the top of the structure 340 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049942, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mineral Wells in Palo Pinto County, Texas, at coordinates 32.81389, -98.08250, with the site address filed as "FAIR GROUNDS AT FM1821 NORTH". 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 20,687 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Bridgeport, TX · 1269947, a pole at 411 m (canceled).
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 1049942 on Jun 12, 1998. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1049942?
The FCC record lists TEXAS, STATE OF DBA = DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY of Austin, TX as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 74-SW-625-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 1049942?
Its registered overall height above ground is 67 m (220 ft), and 340 m (1,115 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049942?
The registered owner is TEXAS, STATE OF DBA = DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Where is antenna structure 1049942?
It is located near Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas at FAIR GROUNDS AT FM1821 NORTH (32.81389, -98.08250). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1049942?
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 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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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 1049942, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/mineral-wells-1049942 (data as of October 20, 2026).