Tower 1223388 — New Braunfels, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1223388 — tower (type not specified) near New Braunfels, 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 1223388 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 15, 1999, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 12, 2002. It is registered to SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1223388 |
| Unique system identifier | 2621135 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 15, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Aug 12, 2002 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 12, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ASW-3763-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
SpectraSite Communications, Inc.
Cary, NC · FRN 0005793526
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 940 Stapper Road
- City
- New Braunfels
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78132
- County
- Comal County
- County FIPS
- 48091
- Coordinates
- 29.78144, -98.32336
Within ~40 km
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- Albert, TX · 1209887350 m
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How tall is structure 1223388 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1223388 is about twice the 76 m average across the 116 structures registered in Comal 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 149 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 372 m, which puts the top of the structure 524 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1223388, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas, at coordinates 29.78144, -98.32336, with the site address filed as "940 Stapper Road". Comal County has 116 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 39th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 71 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 Albert, TX · 1209887, a tower at 350 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 1223388 on Aug 12, 2002. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1223388?
The FCC record lists SpectraSite Communications, Inc. of Cary, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005793526. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 69th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 36 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (277 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-ASW-3763-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1223388?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 524 m (1,719 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1223388?
The registered owner is SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1223388?
It is located near New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas at 940 Stapper Road (29.78144, -98.32336). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 15, 1999.
What type of structure is 1223388?
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 Comal County, TX?
Comal County has 116 FCC-registered antenna structures, 71 of them constructed — the 39th-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 1223388, New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/new-braunfels-1223388 (data as of October 13, 2026).