Lattice tower 1294486 — Monte Vista, CO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294486 — lattice tower near Monte Vista, Colorado. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294486 is a 56 m (185 ft) lattice tower near Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 3, 2015. It is registered to Jade Communications, LLC, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1294486 |
| Unique system identifier | 2694005 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 3, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Jan 14, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-ANM-2667-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Alamosa, CO · FRN 0003766623
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 7.8 miles NE of Monte Vista & East of Hwy 285
- City
- Monte Vista
- State
- Colorado
- ZIP
- 81144
- County
- Rio Grande County
- County FIPS
- 08105
- Coordinates
- 37.68956, -106.10783
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1294486 compared with others?
At 56 m, structure 1294486 is about 16% above the 49 m average across the 15 structures registered in Rio Grande County. It is about 14% above the Colorado average of 49 m across 2,340 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 22% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 56 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2,332 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,388 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1294486, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Monte Vista in Rio Grande County, Colorado, at coordinates 37.68956, -106.10783, with the site address filed as "7.8 miles NE of Monte Vista & East of Hwy 285". Rio Grande County has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 46th-largest count among the 63 Colorado counties with registrations, and 12 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 Alamosa, CO · 1247467, a tower at 107 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 1294486 on Jan 14, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,613 in Colorado.
Who owns antenna structure 1294486?
The FCC record lists Jade Communications, LLC of Alamosa, CO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003766623. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Colorado. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-ANM-2667-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1294486?
Its registered overall height above ground is 56 m (185 ft), and 2,388 m (7,835 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1294486?
The registered owner is Jade Communications, LLC, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1294486?
It is located near Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado at 7.8 miles NE of Monte Vista & East of Hwy 285 (37.68956, -106.10783). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 3, 2015.
What type of structure is 1294486?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Rio Grande County, CO?
Rio Grande County has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 46th-largest count among 63 counties in Colorado.
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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 1294486, Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado”, https://towercensus.com/towers/colorado/monte-vista-1294486 (data as of October 13, 2026).