Tower 1053327 — Norias, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053327 — tower (type not specified) near Norias, 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 1053327 is a 88 m (287 ft) tower near Norias, Kenedy County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1981. It is registered to TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORP, which holds 77 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1053327 |
| Unique system identifier | 614468 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1981 |
| Registration issued | Jul 22, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 81-ASW-316-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1F |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORP
Houston, TX · FRN 0019817881
Holds 77 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SITE 03 3.8 MI N ON ST HWY 77
- City
- Norias
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78338
- County
- Kenedy County
- County FIPS
- 48261
- Coordinates
- 26.84472, -97.78333
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1053327 compared with others?
At 88 m, structure 1053327 is about 39% below the 144 m average across the 20 structures registered in Kenedy County. It is about 15% 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 15% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 88 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 7 m, which puts the top of the structure 95 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1053327, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Norias in Kenedy County, Texas, at coordinates 26.84472, -97.78333, with the site address filed as "SITE 03 3.8 MI N ON ST HWY 77". Kenedy County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 224th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 14 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 Rudolph, TX · 1255447, a tower at 450 m (granted (not yet 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 1053327 on Jul 22, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1053327?
The FCC record lists TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORP of Houston, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0019817881. Across the registry it holds 77 structure registrations, the 257th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 17 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (54 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 81-ASW-316-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1F, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1053327?
Its registered overall height above ground is 88 m (287 ft), and 95 m (310 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1053327?
The registered owner is TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE CORP, which holds 77 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1053327?
It is located near Norias, Kenedy County, Texas at SITE 03 3.8 MI N ON ST HWY 77 (26.84472, -97.78333). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1981.
What type of structure is 1053327?
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 Kenedy County, TX?
Kenedy County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 224th-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 1053327, Norias, Kenedy County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/norias-1053327 (data as of October 13, 2026).