Tower 1054780 — Rio Medina, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1054780 — tower (type not specified) near Rio Medina, 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 1054780 is a 79 m (259 ft) tower near Rio Medina, Medina County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 16, 1968. It is registered to Hydrodine General Contracting & Coating, Inc., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1054780 |
| Unique system identifier | 615643 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 16, 1968 |
| Registration issued | Jul 22, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-2542-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Hydrodine General Contracting & Coating, Inc.
Dallas, TX · FRN 0007427065
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4.8 KM EAST OF
- City
- Rio Medina
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78253
- County
- Medina County
- County FIPS
- 48325
- Coordinates
- 29.43583, -98.84056
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1054780 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1054780 is roughly in line with the 81 m average across the 83 structures registered in Medina County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 335 m, which puts the top of the structure 414 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1054780, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rio Medina in Medina County, Texas, at coordinates 29.43583, -98.84056, with the site address filed as "4.8 KM EAST OF". Medina County has 83 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 68th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 62 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 Lake Hills, TX · 1052003, a tower at 473 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 1054780 on Jul 22, 2002. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1054780?
The FCC record lists Hydrodine General Contracting & Coating, Inc. of Dallas, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007427065. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASW-2542-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1054780?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (259 ft), and 414 m (1,357 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1054780?
The registered owner is Hydrodine General Contracting & Coating, Inc., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1054780?
It is located near Rio Medina, Medina County, Texas at 4.8 KM EAST OF (29.43583, -98.84056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 16, 1968.
What type of structure is 1054780?
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 Medina County, TX?
Medina County has 83 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 68th-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 1054780, Rio Medina, Medina County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/rio-medina-1054780 (data as of October 13, 2026).