Tower 1049438 — Port O Connor, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049438 — tower (type not specified) near Port O Connor, 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 1049438 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near Port O Connor, Calhoun County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1977, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 18, 2001. It is registered to AMERICAN TOWER LP, which holds 571 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049438 |
| Unique system identifier | 611170 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1977 |
| Registration issued | Jun 19, 2001 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 18, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 77-ASW-1499-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1E |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
Houston, TX · FRN 0005794474
Holds 571 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.8 MI W PORT O'CONNOR AIRPORT
- City
- Port O Connor
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 77979
- County
- Calhoun County
- County FIPS
- 48057
- Coordinates
- 28.43306, -96.44556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049438 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1049438 is about 55% above the 98 m average across the 44 structures registered in Calhoun County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 146 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 3 m, which puts the top of the structure 155 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049438, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Port O Connor in Calhoun County, Texas, at coordinates 28.43306, -96.44556, with the site address filed as "2.8 MI W PORT O'CONNOR AIRPORT". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1049438 on Jun 19, 2001. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1049438?
The FCC record lists AMERICAN TOWER LP of Houston, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005794474. Across the registry it holds 571 structure registrations, the 45th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 44 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (518 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 77-ASW-1499-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1E, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049438?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 155 m (508 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049438?
The registered owner is AMERICAN TOWER LP, which holds 571 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1049438?
It is located near Port O Connor, Calhoun County, Texas at 2.8 MI W PORT O'CONNOR AIRPORT (28.43306, -96.44556). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1977.
What type of structure is 1049438?
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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1049438, Port O Connor, Calhoun County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/port-o-connor-1049438 (data as of October 20, 2026).