Lattice tower 1316579 — Penitas, TX
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1316579 — lattice tower near Penitas, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1316579 is a 81 m (265 ft) lattice tower near Penitas, Hidalgo County, Texas. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Nov 5, 2020. It is registered to Skyway Towers, LLC, which holds 752 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1316579 |
| Unique system identifier | 2716363 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Mar 1, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-ASW-3392-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
Tampa, FL · FRN 0014913248
Holds 752 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Near Tom Gill Rd (TX-09714 Tom Gill)
- City
- Penitas
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78576
- County
- Hidalgo County
- County FIPS
- 48215
- Coordinates
- 26.29947, -98.43800
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1316579 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1316579 is about 21% above the 67 m average across the 274 structures registered in Hidalgo County. It is roughly in line with 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 11% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 80 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 67 m, which puts the top of the structure 148 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1316579, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Penitas in Hidalgo County, Texas, at coordinates 26.29947, -98.43800, with the site address filed as "Near Tom Gill Rd (TX-09714 Tom Gill)". Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 216 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 Rio Grande City, TX · 1056488, a tower at 584 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1316579 on Mar 1, 2023. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 745 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1316579?
The FCC record lists Skyway Towers, LLC of Tampa, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014913248. Across the registry it holds 752 structure registrations, the 37th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 198 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (321 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2020-ASW-3392-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 1316579?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 148 m (484 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1316579?
The registered owner is Skyway Towers, LLC, which holds 752 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1316579?
It is located near Penitas, Hidalgo County, Texas at Near Tom Gill Rd (TX-09714 Tom Gill) (26.29947, -98.43800). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Nov 5, 2020.
What type of structure is 1316579?
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 Hidalgo County, TX?
Hidalgo County has 274 FCC-registered antenna structures, 216 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1316579, Penitas, Hidalgo County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/penitas-1316579 (data as of October 13, 2026).