Lattice tower 1048984 — Orla, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048984 — lattice tower near Orla, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048984 is a 112 m (368 ft) lattice tower near Orla, Reeves County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 1962. It is registered to Ranch to Market, Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048984 |
| Unique system identifier | 610807 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 1962 |
| Registration issued | Jun 26, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 89-ASW-0394-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Ranch to Market, Inc
Midland, TX · FRN 0007549181
Location
- Address
- 5.3 KM W
- City
- Orla
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79772
- County
- Reeves County
- County FIPS
- 48389
- Coordinates
- 31.82556, -103.94861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1048984 compared with others?
At 112 m, structure 1048984 is about 45% above the 78 m average across the 58 structures registered in Reeves County. It is about 47% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 54% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 112 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 902 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,014 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048984, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Orla in Reeves County, Texas, at coordinates 31.82556, -103.94861, with the site address filed as "5.3 KM W". Reeves County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 106th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 51 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 Orla, TX · 1057589, a tower at 157 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 1048984 on Jun 26, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1048984?
The FCC record lists Ranch to Market, Inc of Midland, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007549181.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 89-ASW-0394-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1048984?
Its registered overall height above ground is 112 m (368 ft), and 1,014 m (3,328 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048984?
The registered owner is Ranch to Market, Inc.
Where is antenna structure 1048984?
It is located near Orla, Reeves County, Texas at 5.3 KM W (31.82556, -103.94861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 1962.
What type of structure is 1048984?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Reeves County, TX?
Reeves County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them constructed — the 106th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048984, weekly bulk file.
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 1048984, Orla, Reeves County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/orla-1048984 (data as of October 13, 2026).