Tower 1053621 — Sanderson, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053621 — tower (type not specified) near Sanderson, 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 1053621 is a 97 m (319 ft) tower near Sanderson, Terrell County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 15, 1996. It is registered to BIG BEND TELEPHONE COMPANY INC, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1053621 |
| Unique system identifier | 614727 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 15, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Nov 30, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 01-ASW-4232-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
BIG BEND TELEPHONE COMPANY INC
Alpine, TX · FRN 0001684166
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .6 MILE NW
- City
- Sanderson
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78851
- County
- Terrell County
- County FIPS
- 48443
- Coordinates
- 30.15019, -102.40297
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1053621 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1053621 is about 41% above the 69 m average across the 22 structures registered in Terrell County. It is about 27% above 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 about 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 960 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,057 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1053621, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sanderson in Terrell County, Texas, at coordinates 30.15019, -102.40297, with the site address filed as ".6 MILE NW". Terrell County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 217th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 15 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 Sanderson, TX · 1326689, a lattice tower at 126 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 1053621 on Nov 30, 2001. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1053621?
The FCC record lists BIG BEND TELEPHONE COMPANY INC of Alpine, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001684166. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 01-ASW-4232-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1053621?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (319 ft), and 1,057 m (3,468 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1053621?
The registered owner is BIG BEND TELEPHONE COMPANY INC, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1053621?
It is located near Sanderson, Terrell County, Texas at .6 MILE NW (30.15019, -102.40297). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 15, 1996.
What type of structure is 1053621?
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 Terrell County, TX?
Terrell County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 217th-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 1053621, Sanderson, Terrell County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/sanderson-1053621 (data as of October 13, 2026).