Lattice tower 1037173 — Oilton, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1037173 — lattice tower near Oilton, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1037173 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Oilton, Webb County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 11, 2020. It is registered to Houston Pipe Line Company, which holds 21 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1037173 |
| Unique system identifier | 103573 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 11, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Apr 9, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-ASW-4934-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Bryan, TX · FRN 0001685031
Holds 21 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3.4 MI N
- City
- Oilton
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78043
- County
- Webb County
- County FIPS
- 48479
- Coordinates
- 27.51722, -98.96361
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1037173 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1037173 is roughly in line with the 83 m average across the 190 structures registered in Webb County. It is roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 277 m, which puts the top of the structure 357 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1037173, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Oilton in Webb County, Texas, at coordinates 27.51722, -98.96361, with the site address filed as "3.4 MI N". Webb County has 190 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 19th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 135 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,674 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Laredo, TX · 1057362, a tower at 186 m (dismantled).
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 1037173 on Apr 9, 2020. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1037173?
The FCC record lists Houston Pipe Line Company of Bryan, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001685031. Across the registry it holds 21 structure registrations, including 21 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (8 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2020-ASW-4934-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1037173?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 357 m (1,170 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1037173?
The registered owner is Houston Pipe Line Company, which holds 21 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1037173?
It is located near Oilton, Webb County, Texas at 3.4 MI N (27.51722, -98.96361). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 11, 2020.
What type of structure is 1037173?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Webb County, TX?
Webb County has 190 FCC-registered antenna structures, 135 of them constructed — the 19th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1037173, Oilton, Webb County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/oilton-1037173 (data as of October 6, 2026).