Tower 1048707 — Vega, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048707 — tower (type not specified) near Vega, 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 1048707 is a 115 m (377 ft) tower near Vega, Oldham County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1991. It is registered to BLACKSTONE DILWORTH TOWERS OF TEXAS, INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048707 |
| Unique system identifier | 610595 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Jun 1, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-ASW-0685-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
BLACKSTONE DILWORTH TOWERS OF TEXAS, INC
Sandia, TX
Location
- Address
- 3 MILES S OF I-40 ON FARM ROAD 3319
- City
- Vega
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 79092
- County
- Oldham County
- County FIPS
- 48359
- Coordinates
- 35.22583, -102.50667
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1048707 compared with others?
At 115 m, structure 1048707 is about 27% above the 91 m average across the 26 structures registered in Oldham County. It is about 51% above 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 51% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 110 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 115 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,245 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,360 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048707, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vega in Oldham County, Texas, at coordinates 35.22583, -102.50667, with the site address filed as "3 MILES S OF I-40 ON FARM ROAD 3319". Oldham County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 198th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 18 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 Hereford, TX · 1284806, a guyed tower at 130 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 1048707 on Jun 1, 1998. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1048707?
The FCC record lists BLACKSTONE DILWORTH TOWERS OF TEXAS, INC of Sandia, TX as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-ASW-0685-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 1048707?
Its registered overall height above ground is 115 m (377 ft), and 1,360 m (4,462 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048707?
The registered owner is BLACKSTONE DILWORTH TOWERS OF TEXAS, INC.
Where is antenna structure 1048707?
It is located near Vega, Oldham County, Texas at 3 MILES S OF I-40 ON FARM ROAD 3319 (35.22583, -102.50667). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1991.
What type of structure is 1048707?
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 Oldham County, TX?
Oldham County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them constructed — the 198th-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 1048707, Vega, Oldham County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/vega-1048707 (data as of October 6, 2026).