Tower 1040817 — New Boston, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040817 — tower (type not specified) near New Boston, 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 1040817 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near New Boston, Bowie County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 15, 2005, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Apr 15, 2005. It is registered to FFD HOLDINGS I, LLP, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1040817 |
| Unique system identifier | 604320 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 15, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Jan 15, 2009 |
| Date dismantled | Apr 15, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ASW-3307-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| 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
Washington, DC · FRN 0011753068
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- APPROX. 400 FT WEST OF ST. HWY. 8,
- City
- New Boston
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75570
- County
- Bowie County
- County FIPS
- 48037
- Coordinates
- 33.51167, -94.40889
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1040817 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1040817 is about 85% above the 82 m average across the 114 structures registered in Bowie County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 151 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 102 m, which puts the top of the structure 254 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1040817, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near New Boston in Bowie County, Texas, at coordinates 33.51167, -94.40889, with the site address filed as "APPROX. 400 FT WEST OF ST. HWY. 8,". Bowie County has 114 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 43rd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 97 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 Barkman, TX · 1059373, a guyed tower at 184 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 1040817 on Jan 15, 2009. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1040817?
The FCC record lists FFD HOLDINGS I, LLP of Washington, DC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011753068. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 1 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ASW-3307-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 1040817?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 254 m (834 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1040817?
The registered owner is FFD HOLDINGS I, LLP, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1040817?
It is located near New Boston, Bowie County, Texas at APPROX. 400 FT WEST OF ST. HWY. 8, (33.51167, -94.40889). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 15, 2005.
What type of structure is 1040817?
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 Bowie County, TX?
Bowie County has 114 FCC-registered antenna structures, 97 of them constructed — the 43rd-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 1040817, New Boston, Bowie County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/new-boston-1040817 (data as of October 13, 2026).