Lattice tower 1250251 — Model, CO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1250251 — lattice tower near Model, Colorado. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1250251 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Model, Las Animas County, Colorado. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 27, 2005. It is registered to CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1250251 |
| Unique system identifier | 2649415 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 27, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Feb 25, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ANM-503-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0017329715
Holds 338 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 485251 CR 52
- City
- Model
- State
- Colorado
- ZIP
- 81059
- County
- Las Animas County
- County FIPS
- 08071
- Coordinates
- 37.36703, -104.26633
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1250251 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1250251 is roughly in line with the 73 m average across the 40 structures registered in Las Animas County. It is about 60% above the Colorado average of 49 m across 2,340 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,744 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,823 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1250251, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Model in Las Animas County, Colorado, at coordinates 37.36703, -104.26633, with the site address filed as "485251 CR 52". Las Animas County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-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 Walsenburg, CO · 1304062, a utility pole at 130 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 1250251 on Feb 25, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 1,612 in Colorado.
Who owns antenna structure 1250251?
The FCC record lists CommNet Cellular Inc. of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017329715. Across the registry it holds 338 structure registrations, the 74th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 78 in Colorado. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (104 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ANM-503-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 1250251?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 1,823 m (5,982 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1250251?
The registered owner is CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1250251?
It is located near Model, Las Animas County, Colorado at 485251 CR 52 (37.36703, -104.26633). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 27, 2005.
What type of structure is 1250251?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Las Animas County, CO?
Las Animas County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 21st-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 1250251, Model, Las Animas County, Colorado”, https://towercensus.com/towers/colorado/model-1250251 (data as of October 6, 2026).