Tower 1057273 — Petronila, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1057273 — tower (type not specified) near Petronila, 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 1057273 is a 304 m (997 ft) tower near Petronila, Nueces County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 19, 2001. It is registered to KTVK, Inc., which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1057273 |
| Unique system identifier | 617750 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 19, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Mar 31, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-2514-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 7, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
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
McLean, VA · FRN 0001656388
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 24 KM SW OF CORPUS CHRISTI NEAR
- City
- Petronila
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78380
- County
- Nueces County
- County FIPS
- 48355
- Coordinates
- 27.65861, -97.60139
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1057273 compared with others?
At 304 m, structure 1057273 is about 4.4 times the 69 m average across the 225 structures registered in Nueces County. It is about 4.0 times 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 4.0 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 267 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 304 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 16 m, which puts the top of the structure 320 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1057273, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Petronila in Nueces County, Texas, at coordinates 27.65861, -97.60139, with the site address filed as "24 KM SW OF CORPUS CHRISTI NEAR". Nueces County has 225 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 164 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 Corpus Christi, TX · 1023395, a tower at 308 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 1057273 on Mar 31, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1057273?
The FCC record lists KTVK, Inc. of McLean, VA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001656388. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASW-2514-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 7, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1057273?
Its registered overall height above ground is 304 m (997 ft), and 320 m (1,048 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1057273?
The registered owner is KTVK, Inc., which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1057273?
It is located near Petronila, Nueces County, Texas at 24 KM SW OF CORPUS CHRISTI NEAR (27.65861, -97.60139). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 19, 2001.
What type of structure is 1057273?
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 Nueces County, TX?
Nueces County has 225 FCC-registered antenna structures, 164 of them constructed — the 14th-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 1057273, Petronila, Nueces County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/petronila-1057273 (data as of October 13, 2026).