Lattice tower 1262465 — San Benito, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1262465 — lattice tower near San Benito, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1262465 is a 40 m (131 ft) lattice tower near San Benito, Cameron County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 9, 2008. It is registered to MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION SMSA TOWER HOLDINGS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1262465 |
| Unique system identifier | 2661812 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 9, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Sep 12, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 02-ASW-3062-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
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION SMSA TOWER HOLDINGS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Plano, TX · FRN 0004334256
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- US BUS 77 / HAINE DRIVE
- City
- San Benito
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78586
- County
- Cameron County
- County FIPS
- 48061
- Coordinates
- 26.16844, -97.65356
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1262465 compared with others?
At 40 m, structure 1262465 is about half of the 81 m average across the 190 structures registered in Cameron County. It is about half of the Texas average of 76 m across 20,684 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 39 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 40 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 11 m, which puts the top of the structure 51 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1262465, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near San Benito in Cameron County, Texas, at coordinates 26.16844, -97.65356, with the site address filed as "US BUS 77 / HAINE DRIVE". Cameron County has 190 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 131 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 Santa Maria, TX · 1206915, a tower at 483 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 1262465 on Sep 12, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1262465?
The FCC record lists MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION SMSA TOWER HOLDINGS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004334256. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is POLE (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 02-ASW-3062-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 1262465?
Its registered overall height above ground is 40 m (131 ft), and 51 m (168 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1262465?
The registered owner is MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION SMSA TOWER HOLDINGS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1262465?
It is located near San Benito, Cameron County, Texas at US BUS 77 / HAINE DRIVE (26.16844, -97.65356). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 9, 2008.
What type of structure is 1262465?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Cameron County, TX?
Cameron County has 190 FCC-registered antenna structures, 131 of them constructed — the 16th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1262465, weekly bulk file.
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 1262465, San Benito, Cameron County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/san-benito-1262465 (data as of October 13, 2026).