Lattice tower 1308698 — Rio Grande City, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308698 — lattice tower near Rio Grande City, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308698 is a 106 m (346 ft) lattice tower near Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 28, 2020. It is registered to AEP Texas, which holds 158 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1308698 |
| Unique system identifier | 2708395 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 28, 2020 |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-ASW-2723-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
Gahanna, OH · FRN 0025944117
Holds 158 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 595 El Rucio Road
- City
- Rio Grande City
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78582
- County
- Starr County
- County FIPS
- 48427
- Coordinates
- 26.59069, -98.73478
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1308698 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1308698 is roughly in line with the 104 m average across the 66 structures registered in Starr County. It is about 38% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,687 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 45% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 99 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 130 m, which puts the top of the structure 236 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1308698, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rio Grande City in Starr County, Texas, at coordinates 26.59069, -98.73478, with the site address filed as "595 El Rucio Road". Starr County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 90th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 52 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,687 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 "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 1308698 on May 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1308698?
The FCC record lists AEP Texas of Gahanna, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0025944117. Across the registry it holds 158 structure registrations, the 135th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 158 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (95 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2020-ASW-2723-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 1308698?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (346 ft), and 236 m (773 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1308698?
The registered owner is AEP Texas, which holds 158 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1308698?
It is located near Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas at 595 El Rucio Road (26.59069, -98.73478). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 28, 2020.
What type of structure is 1308698?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Starr County, TX?
Starr County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them constructed — the 90th-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 1308698, Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/rio-grande-city-1308698 (data as of October 20, 2026).