Guyed tower 1279711 — Waco, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279711 — guyed tower near Waco, Texas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279711 is a 129 m (423 ft) guyed tower near Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 1, 2018. It is registered to M&M Broadcasters, Ltd., which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279711 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679139 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Nov 12, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASW-14694-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Waco, TX · FRN 0005012182
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Donaldson Ln .23 mi. from FM434
- City
- Waco
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76706
- County
- McLennan County
- County FIPS
- 48309
- Coordinates
- 31.53758, -97.09247
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279711 compared with others?
At 129 m, structure 1279711 is about 55% above the 83 m average across the 190 structures registered in McLennan County. It is about 69% above the Texas average of 76 m across 20,674 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 21% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 118 m, which puts the top of the structure 247 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279711, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Waco in McLennan County, Texas, at coordinates 31.53758, -97.09247, with the site address filed as "Donaldson Ln .23 mi. from FM434". McLennan County has 190 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 143 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 Eddy, TX · 1047306, a tower at 586 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 1279711 on Nov 12, 2024. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1279711?
The FCC record lists M&M Broadcasters, Ltd. of Waco, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005012182. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ASW-14694-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1279711?
Its registered overall height above ground is 129 m (423 ft), and 247 m (811 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279711?
The registered owner is M&M Broadcasters, Ltd., which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1279711?
It is located near Waco, McLennan County, Texas at Donaldson Ln .23 mi. from FM434 (31.53758, -97.09247). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 1, 2018.
What type of structure is 1279711?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in McLennan County, TX?
McLennan County has 190 FCC-registered antenna structures, 143 of them constructed — the 18th-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 1279711, Waco, McLennan County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/waco-1279711 (data as of October 13, 2026).