Tower 1050223 — Waelder, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1050223 — tower (type not specified) near Waelder, 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 1050223 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near Waelder, Gonzales County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1990. It is registered to GUADALUPE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1050223 |
| Unique system identifier | 611872 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Jun 15, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 94-ASW-1488-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A2, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
GUADALUPE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC
New Braunfels, TX
Location
- Address
- APPROX 2.5 MI NW OFF HWY 90
- City
- Waelder
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 78959
- County
- Gonzales County
- County FIPS
- 48177
- Coordinates
- 29.71194, -97.33639
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1050223 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1050223 is about 52% above the 100 m average across the 81 structures registered in Gonzales County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 146 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 137 m, which puts the top of the structure 289 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1050223, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Waelder in Gonzales County, Texas, at coordinates 29.71194, -97.33639, with the site address filed as "APPROX 2.5 MI NW OFF HWY 90". Gonzales County has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 71st-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 61 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 Smiley, TX · 1252281, a tower at 314 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 1050223 on Jun 15, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,615 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1050223?
The FCC record lists GUADALUPE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC of New Braunfels, TX as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 94-ASW-1488-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A2, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1050223?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 289 m (949 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1050223?
The registered owner is GUADALUPE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC.
Where is antenna structure 1050223?
It is located near Waelder, Gonzales County, Texas at APPROX 2.5 MI NW OFF HWY 90 (29.71194, -97.33639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1990.
What type of structure is 1050223?
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 Gonzales County, TX?
Gonzales County has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, 61 of them constructed — the 71st-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1050223, weekly bulk file.
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 1050223, Waelder, Gonzales County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/waelder-1050223 (data as of October 13, 2026).