Tower 1052636 — Monahans, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1052636 — tower (type not specified) near Monahans, 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 1052636 is a 140 m (459 ft) tower near Monahans, Ward County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jul 16, 1987, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on May 17, 2002. It is registered to MOBIL OIL TELCOM LTD, which holds 17 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1052636 |
| Unique system identifier | 613870 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 16, 1987 |
| Registration issued | May 20, 2002 |
| Date dismantled | May 17, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 80-ASW-0044-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 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
Dallas, TX · FRN 0003476694
Holds 17 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- HWY 18 .5 MILES S
- City
- Monahans
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79756
- County
- Ward County
- County FIPS
- 48475
- Coordinates
- 31.52028, -102.88944
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1052636 compared with others?
At 140 m, structure 1052636 is about twice the 72 m average across the 48 structures registered in Ward County. It is about 83% 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 84% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 780 m, which puts the top of the structure 920 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1052636, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Monahans in Ward County, Texas, at coordinates 31.52028, -102.88944, with the site address filed as "HWY 18 .5 MILES S". Ward County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 135th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 38 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 West Odessa, TX · 1212959, a tower at 302 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 1052636 on May 20, 2002. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1052636?
The FCC record lists MOBIL OIL TELCOM LTD of Dallas, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003476694. Across the registry it holds 17 structure registrations, including 6 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (17 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 80-ASW-0044-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, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1052636?
Its registered overall height above ground is 140 m (459 ft), and 920 m (3,019 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1052636?
The registered owner is MOBIL OIL TELCOM LTD, which holds 17 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1052636?
It is located near Monahans, Ward County, Texas at HWY 18 .5 MILES S (31.52028, -102.88944). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jul 16, 1987.
What type of structure is 1052636?
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 Ward County, TX?
Ward County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them constructed — the 135th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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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 1052636, Monahans, Ward County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/monahans-1052636 (data as of October 13, 2026).