Tower 1242744 — La Junta, CO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242744 — tower (type not specified) near La Junta, Colorado. 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 1242744 is a 128 m (420 ft) tower near La Junta, Otero County, Colorado. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 28, 2004. It is registered to LA JUNTA, CITY OF.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242744 |
| Unique system identifier | 2641711 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 28, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Mar 28, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ANM-298-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
LA JUNTA, CITY OF
La Junta, CO · FRN 0001621069
Location
- Address
- SH 10 1 MI W, 3/8 MI S
- City
- La Junta
- State
- Colorado
- ZIP
- 81050
- County
- Otero County
- County FIPS
- 08089
- Coordinates
- 37.97672, -103.58117
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1242744 compared with others?
At 128 m, structure 1242744 is about 70% above the 76 m average across the 35 structures registered in Otero County. It is about 2.6 times the Colorado average of 49 m across 2,340 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 68% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 128 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,279 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,407 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242744, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near La Junta in Otero County, Colorado, at coordinates 37.97672, -103.58117, with the site address filed as "SH 10 1 MI W, 3/8 MI S". Otero County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 24th-largest count among the 63 Colorado counties with registrations, and 30 of them are marked constructed. Colorado as a whole has 2,340 registrations, the 29th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Otero County, CO · 1009060, a tower at 240 m (granted (not yet 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 1242744 on Mar 28, 2004. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 1,612 in Colorado.
Who owns antenna structure 1242744?
The FCC record lists LA JUNTA, CITY OF of La Junta, CO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001621069.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ANM-298-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1242744?
Its registered overall height above ground is 128 m (420 ft), and 1,407 m (4,616 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242744?
The registered owner is LA JUNTA, CITY OF.
Where is antenna structure 1242744?
It is located near La Junta, Otero County, Colorado at SH 10 1 MI W, 3/8 MI S (37.97672, -103.58117). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 28, 2004.
What type of structure is 1242744?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Otero County, CO?
Otero County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 24th-largest count among 63 counties in Colorado.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1242744, La Junta, Otero County, Colorado”, https://towercensus.com/towers/colorado/la-junta-1242744 (data as of October 6, 2026).