Guyed tower 105045
McAllen, Texas · Hidalgo County
Overview
The FCC lists structure 105045 in McAllen, TX as a guyed tower. Overall height above ground is 151 m, or 494 ft.
The median guyed tower in Texas is 102 m tall across 2,467 registrations, so this one sits 47.5% above the typical height for its type.
FCC records list American Towers LLC as the registered owner of this structure.
The geometric radio horizon at this height is roughly 51 km (31.4 mi). Treat it as a ceiling rather than a coverage estimate — it assumes flat, clear terrain and ignores power and frequency entirely.
The closest other registered structure is 296 m to the WSW. In total there are 15 other registered structures within 5 km.
Texas has 2,467 registered structures of this type, and this is one of them.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 105045 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Guyed tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 151 m (494 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 185 m (608 ft) |
| Constructed | 2009 |
| Date on record | 25 Mar 2009 |
| Coordinates | 26.25761, -98.21903 |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Registered owner | American Towers LLC |
| Owner type | Tower company |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Texas | 693rd of 14,588 taller than 95.3% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in McAllen | 2nd of 28 |
| Height rank in county | 12th of 214 |
| Median guyed tower in Texas | 102 m (335 ft) +47.5% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 51 km (31 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 15 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296 m | WSW | Tower | 33 m (108 ft) | 123608 |
| 1.3 km (0.8 mi) | W | Guyed tower | 142 m (465 ft) | 622379 |
| 1.3 km (0.8 mi) | W | Guyed tower | 153 m (503 ft) | 2620872 |
| 2.6 km (1.6 mi) | WSW | Monopole | 40 m (130 ft) | 2701064 |
| 4.1 km (2.6 mi) | ENE | Guyed tower | 140 m (460 ft) | 610199 |
About this record
A slender mast held upright by tensioned cables anchored around it. The cheapest way to go very tall, which is why most structures above 300 m are guyed.
This page summarises FCC ASR record 105045, from the weekly file dated 2026-08-23. Rankings and comparisons on this page are calculated by Pylon Plans from the full national dataset, not supplied by the FCC.
"Owner" is the entity that registered the structure, usually a tower company such as American Tower or Crown Castle. It does not indicate which carriers operate equipment on the structure.