Antenna structures in Otero County, Colorado
At a glance
Otero County, Colorado has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them marked constructed. That is the 24th-largest count among the 63 Colorado counties with registrations, and 1.5% of the state's 2,340. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1023531 near La Junta at 131 m (430 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Otero County compare with the rest of Colorado?
With 35 registrations, Otero County ranks 24th of 63 counties in Colorado; El Paso County leads the state with 258. The average registered overall height here is 76 m, about 53% above the Colorado average of 49 m. The tallest standing structure, at 131 m, is about 74% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Otero County?
The most common filed structure type in Otero County is tower (code TOWER), with 19 registrations (54.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and monopole (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 30 constructed, 3 terminated and 2 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Otero County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Otero County, with 14 of the 35. The next largest are New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (3), TowerCo VI, LLC (3) and BNSF Railway Co. (2). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Otero County have registered structures?
Registrations in Otero County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are La Junta (14), Rocky Ford (6), Manzanola (4), Timpas (3) and Fowler (2).
Every registration
All 35 structures in Otero County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otero County · 1009060 | 240 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Rocky Ford · 1059444 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | La Junta · 1023531 | 131 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | La Junta · 1242744 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | La Junta · 1024249 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | La Junta · 1026306 | 112 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Cheraw · 1267277 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Timpas · 1280309 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | La Junta · 1038190 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Timpas · 1326080 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Timpas · 1327367 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | La Junta · 1025169 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | La Junta · 1038603 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Manzanola · 1024240 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Bloom · 1329401 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Fowler · 1313760 | 73 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | La Junta · 1267185 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Rocky Ford · 1267548 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Swink · 1267558 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Manzanola · 1267559 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Fowler · 1278079 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 22 | La Junta (Higbee) · 1282391 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Manzanola · 1038598 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 24 | La Junta · 1262029 | 47 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 25 | Rocky Ford · 1326082 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | La Junta · 1326740 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | La Junta (West) · 1279616 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | La Junta · 1253593 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | La Junta · 1303430 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 30 | Rocky Ford · 1304472 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Rocky Ford · 1262307 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 32 | Manzanola · 1301087 | 26 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Rocky Ford · 1306971 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | La Junta · 1297715 | 18 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 35 | La Junta · 1060237 | 18 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Otero County, CO?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 35 registered antenna structures in Otero County, Colorado, 30 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Otero County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Otero County is registration 1023531, a tower near La Junta at 131 m (430 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Otero County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Otero County (14), followed by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Otero County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (19 of 35 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 structures in Otero County, Colorado”, https://towercensus.com/towers/colorado/county/otero-county (data as of October 13, 2026).