Tower 1261220 — Sandia, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261220 — tower (type not specified) near Sandia, 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 1261220 is a 96 m (315 ft) tower near Sandia, Live Oak County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 26, 2008. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261220 |
| Unique system identifier | 2660567 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 26, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-ASW-2863-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026904490
Holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 343 Trail Ridge Drive
- City
- Sandia
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78383
- County
- Live Oak County
- County FIPS
- 48297
- Coordinates
- 28.05872, -97.90594
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261220 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1261220 is roughly in line with the 97 m average across the 55 structures registered in Live Oak County. It is about 26% 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 26% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 51 m, which puts the top of the structure 147 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261220, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sandia in Live Oak County, Texas, at coordinates 28.05872, -97.90594, with the site address filed as "343 Trail Ridge Drive". Live Oak County has 55 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 114th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 39 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 Robstown, TX · 1218044, a guyed tower at 301 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 1261220 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1261220?
The FCC record lists VB-S1 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026904490. Across the registry it holds 1,818 structure registrations, the 16th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 193 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (440 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-ASW-2863-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1261220?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 147 m (482 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261220?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261220?
It is located near Sandia, Live Oak County, Texas at 343 Trail Ridge Drive (28.05872, -97.90594). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 26, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261220?
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 Live Oak County, TX?
Live Oak County has 55 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 114th-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 1261220, Sandia, Live Oak County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/sandia-1261220 (data as of October 13, 2026).