Tower 1050908 — Wichita Falls, TX
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1050908 — tower (type not specified) near Wichita Falls, 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 1050908 is a 72 m (237 ft) tower near Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Sep 30, 1998, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 18, 2009. It is registered to SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, which holds 30 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1050908 |
| Unique system identifier | 105596 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 30, 1998 |
| Registration issued | May 19, 2011 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 18, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ASW-1464-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
Dallas, TX · FRN 0016627473
Holds 30 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 812 NINTH ST
- City
- Wichita Falls
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76301
- County
- Wichita County
- County FIPS
- 48485
- Coordinates
- 33.91069, -98.49208
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1050908 compared with others?
At 72 m, structure 1050908 is roughly in line with the 70 m average across the 115 structures registered in Wichita County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 42 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 72 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 289 m, which puts the top of the structure 361 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1050908, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wichita Falls in Wichita County, Texas, at coordinates 33.91069, -98.49208, with the site address filed as "812 NINTH ST". Wichita County has 115 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 42nd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 76 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 Grandfield, OK · 1050255, a guyed tower at 327 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1050908 on May 19, 2011. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 1,575 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1050908?
The FCC record lists SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY of Dallas, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0016627473. Across the registry it holds 30 structure registrations, including 14 in Texas. Its most common filed structure-type code is BTWR (8 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ASW-1464-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1050908?
Its registered overall height above ground is 72 m (237 ft), and 361 m (1,186 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1050908?
The registered owner is SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, which holds 30 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1050908?
It is located near Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas at 812 NINTH ST (33.91069, -98.49208). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Sep 30, 1998.
What type of structure is 1050908?
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 Wichita County, TX?
Wichita County has 115 FCC-registered antenna structures, 76 of them constructed — the 42nd-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 1050908, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/wichita-falls-1050908 (data as of October 13, 2026).