Tower 1024242 — Thatcher, CO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024242 — tower (type not specified) near Thatcher, 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 1024242 is a 112 m (368 ft) tower near Thatcher, Las Animas County, Colorado. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1965. It is registered to Subcarrier Communications Inc, which holds 214 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1024242 |
| Unique system identifier | 125527 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1965 |
| Registration issued | Apr 8, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 92-ANM-0612-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Old Bridge, NJ · FRN 0006629497
Holds 214 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 23.5 KM W
- City
- Thatcher
- State
- Colorado
- ZIP
- 81059
- County
- Las Animas County
- County FIPS
- 08071
- Coordinates
- 37.54278, -104.37583
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1024242 compared with others?
At 112 m, structure 1024242 is about 54% above the 73 m average across the 40 structures registered in Las Animas County. It is about 2.3 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 47% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 112 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,869 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,981 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1024242, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Thatcher in Las Animas County, Colorado, at coordinates 37.54278, -104.37583, with the site address filed as "23.5 KM W". 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 · 1250619, a tower at 245 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 1024242 on Apr 8, 2011. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 1,612 in Colorado.
Who owns antenna structure 1024242?
The FCC record lists Subcarrier Communications Inc of Old Bridge, NJ as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006629497. Across the registry it holds 214 structure registrations, the 104th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 11 in Colorado. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (148 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 92-ANM-0612-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1024242?
Its registered overall height above ground is 112 m (368 ft), and 1,981 m (6,499 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1024242?
The registered owner is Subcarrier Communications Inc, which holds 214 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1024242?
It is located near Thatcher, Las Animas County, Colorado at 23.5 KM W (37.54278, -104.37583). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1965.
What type of structure is 1024242?
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 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 1024242, Thatcher, Las Animas County, Colorado”, https://towercensus.com/towers/colorado/thatcher-1024242 (data as of October 6, 2026).