Tower 1057970 — Port O Conner, TX
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1057970 — tower (type not specified) near Port O Conner, 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 1057970 is a 138 m (453 ft) tower near Port O Conner, Calhoun County, Texas. Its registration status is terminated. It is registered to CORDELL, WILLIAM E.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1057970 |
| Unique system identifier | 618333 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jan 5, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-4603-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
CORDELL, WILLIAM E
Houston, TX
Location
- Address
- S OF HWY 185 4.8 KM SW
- City
- Port O Conner
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77979
- County
- Calhoun County
- County FIPS
- 48057
- Coordinates
- 28.42917, -96.44861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1057970 compared with others?
At 138 m, structure 1057970 is about 41% above the 98 m average across the 44 structures registered in Calhoun County. It is about 81% 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 81% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 138 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2 m, which puts the top of the structure 140 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1057970, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Port O Conner in Calhoun County, Texas, at coordinates 28.42917, -96.44861, with the site address filed as "S OF HWY 185 4.8 KM SW". Calhoun County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 145th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 31 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 Matagorda, TX · 1267254, a tower at 468 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1057970 on Jan 5, 1999. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 745 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1057970?
The FCC record lists CORDELL, WILLIAM E of Houston, TX as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASW-4603-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1057970?
Its registered overall height above ground is 138 m (453 ft), and 140 m (459 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1057970?
The registered owner is CORDELL, WILLIAM E.
Where is antenna structure 1057970?
It is located near Port O Conner, Calhoun County, Texas at S OF HWY 185 4.8 KM SW (28.42917, -96.44861). Its status is terminated.
What type of structure is 1057970?
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 Calhoun County, TX?
Calhoun County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 145th-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 1057970, Port O Conner, Calhoun County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/port-o-conner-1057970 (data as of October 13, 2026).