Lattice tower 1309539 — San Perlita, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309539 — lattice tower near San Perlita, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309539 is a 106 m (346 ft) lattice tower near San Perlita, Willacy County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 1, 2020. It is registered to AEP Texas, which holds 158 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309539 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709236 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 1, 2020 |
| Registration issued | May 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASW-12949-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
- 22574 Swanberg Rd
- City
- San Perlita
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78590
- County
- Willacy County
- County FIPS
- 48489
- Coordinates
- 26.53450, -97.63953
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1309539 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1309539 is about 11% above the 95 m average across the 31 structures registered in Willacy 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 7 m, which puts the top of the structure 112 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309539, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near San Perlita in Willacy County, Texas, at coordinates 26.53450, -97.63953, with the site address filed as "22574 Swanberg Rd". Willacy County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 181st-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 20 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 La Feria, TX · 1048835, a tower at 470 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 1309539 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 1309539?
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 2018-ASW-12949-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 1309539?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (346 ft), and 112 m (368 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309539?
The registered owner is AEP Texas, which holds 158 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309539?
It is located near San Perlita, Willacy County, Texas at 22574 Swanberg Rd (26.53450, -97.63953). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 1, 2020.
What type of structure is 1309539?
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 Willacy County, TX?
Willacy County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 181st-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 1309539, San Perlita, Willacy County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/san-perlita-1309539 (data as of October 20, 2026).