Tower 1049834 — Sonora, TX
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049834 — 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 1049834 is a 189 m (619 ft) tower near Sonora, Sutton County, Texas. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 1991. It is registered to GTE Southwest Incorporated dba Verizon Southwest, which holds 17 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049834 |
| Unique system identifier | 611522 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Sep 21, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 90-ASW-1419-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
GTE Southwest Incorporated dba Verizon Southwest
Irving, TX · FRN 0001680263
Holds 17 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4 MILES SE
- City
- Sonora
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76950
- County
- Sutton County
- County FIPS
- 48435
- Coordinates
- 30.52306, -100.60639
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Sonora, TX · 1049055183 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
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Guyed tower · Constructed
- Sonora, TX · 1206108153 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
- Sonora, TX · 1205816153 m
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
- Sonora, TX · 1206817153 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1049834 compared with others?
At 189 m, structure 1049834 is about 84% above the 103 m average across the 38 structures registered in Sutton County. It is about 2.5 times 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 2.5 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 181 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 189 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 693 m, which puts the top of the structure 882 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049834, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sonora in Sutton County, Texas, at coordinates 30.52306, -100.60639, with the site address filed as "4 MILES SE". 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 20,684 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Sonora, TX · 1049055, a guyed tower at 183 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1049834 on Sep 21, 2005. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 745 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1049834?
The FCC record lists GTE Southwest Incorporated dba Verizon Southwest of Irving, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001680263. Across the registry it holds 17 structure registrations, including 17 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (16 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 90-ASW-1419-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049834?
Its registered overall height above ground is 189 m (619 ft), and 882 m (2,894 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049834?
The registered owner is GTE Southwest Incorporated dba Verizon Southwest, which holds 17 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1049834?
It is located near Sonora, Sutton County, Texas at 4 MILES SE (30.52306, -100.60639). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Aug 1, 1991.
What type of structure is 1049834?
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 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1049834, Sonora, Sutton County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/sonora-1049834 (data as of October 13, 2026).