Tower 1041540 — Sonora, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1041540 — tower (type not specified) near Sonora, 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 1041540 is a 159 m (520 ft) tower near Sonora, Sutton County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1996. It is registered to WILBUR L ANDERSON INC DBA = WESTERN TOWERS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1041540 |
| Unique system identifier | 604912 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Mar 23, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASW-1695-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
WILBUR L ANDERSON INC DBA = WESTERN TOWERS
San Angelo, TX
Location
- Address
- 7 MI S
- City
- Sonora
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76950
- County
- Sutton County
- County FIPS
- 48435
- Coordinates
- 30.55139, -100.78750
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Sonora, TX · 1049834189 m
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
- Sonora, TX · 1049055183 m
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- Ozona, TX · 1041532166 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Ozona, TX · 1048864158 m
Guyed tower · Dismantled
- Sonora, TX · 1064804158 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Ozona, TX · 1048329157 m
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1041540 compared with others?
At 159 m, structure 1041540 is about 55% above the 103 m average across the 38 structures registered in Sutton County. It is about twice the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 705 m, which puts the top of the structure 864 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1041540, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sonora in Sutton County, Texas, at coordinates 30.55139, -100.78750, with the site address filed as "7 MI S". Sutton County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 159th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 27 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 Sonora, TX · 1049834, a tower at 189 m (terminated).
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 1041540 on Mar 23, 1998. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1041540?
The FCC record lists WILBUR L ANDERSON INC DBA = WESTERN TOWERS of San Angelo, TX as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASW-1695-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 1041540?
Its registered overall height above ground is 159 m (520 ft), and 864 m (2,834 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1041540?
The registered owner is WILBUR L ANDERSON INC DBA = WESTERN TOWERS.
Where is antenna structure 1041540?
It is located near Sonora, Sutton County, Texas at 7 MI S (30.55139, -100.78750). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1996.
What type of structure is 1041540?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Sutton County, TX?
Sutton County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 159th-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 1041540, Sonora, Sutton County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/sonora-1041540 (data as of October 6, 2026).