Monopole 1296965 — San Antonio, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296965 — monopole near San Antonio, Texas. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296965 is a 41 m (135 ft) monopole near San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 11, 2016. It is registered to Global Signal Acquisitions IV LLC, which holds 23 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296965 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696484 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Jan 26, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASW-4406-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Global Signal Acquisitions IV LLC
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0014816862
Holds 23 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1253 Austin Highway
- City
- San Antonio
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78209
- County
- Bexar County
- County FIPS
- 48029
- Coordinates
- 29.48975, -98.44339
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296965 compared with others?
At 41 m, structure 1296965 is about 26% below the 55 m average across the 721 structures registered in Bexar County. It is about half of the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 24,598 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 40 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 41 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 241 m, which puts the top of the structure 282 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296965, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas, at coordinates 29.48975, -98.44339, with the site address filed as "1253 Austin Highway". Bexar County has 721 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 520 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,674 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Elmendorf, TX · 1226610, a tower at 466 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 1296965 on Jan 26, 2026. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1296965?
The FCC record lists Global Signal Acquisitions IV LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014816862. Across the registry it holds 23 structure registrations, including 3 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASW-4406-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1296965?
Its registered overall height above ground is 41 m (135 ft), and 282 m (926 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296965?
The registered owner is Global Signal Acquisitions IV LLC, which holds 23 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296965?
It is located near San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas at 1253 Austin Highway (29.48975, -98.44339). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 11, 2016.
What type of structure is 1296965?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,598 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Bexar County, TX?
Bexar County has 721 FCC-registered antenna structures, 520 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1296965, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/san-antonio-1296965 (data as of October 6, 2026).