Tower 1023760 — Trinchera, CO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023760 — tower (type not specified) near Trinchera, 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 1023760 is a 85 m (279 ft) tower near Trinchera, Las Animas County, Colorado. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 15, 1987. It is registered to RIO GRANDE TRANSMISSION INC, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1023760 |
| Unique system identifier | 125146 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 15, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Jun 24, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 87-ANM-376-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Austin, TX · FRN 0001683135
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 9.5 MI NNW
- City
- Trinchera
- State
- Colorado
- ZIP
- 81081
- County
- Las Animas County
- County FIPS
- 08071
- Coordinates
- 37.16722, -104.11361
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1023760 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1023760 is about 17% above the 73 m average across the 40 structures registered in Las Animas County. It is about 72% above the Colorado average of 49 m across 2,340 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 12% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 85 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,682 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,767 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1023760, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Trinchera in Las Animas County, Colorado, at coordinates 37.16722, -104.11361, with the site address filed as "9.5 MI NNW". 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 Thatcher, CO · 1024242, a tower at 112 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 1023760 on Jun 24, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,613 in Colorado.
Who owns antenna structure 1023760?
The FCC record lists RIO GRANDE TRANSMISSION INC of Austin, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001683135. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 1 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 87-ANM-376-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1023760?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (279 ft), and 1,767 m (5,797 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1023760?
The registered owner is RIO GRANDE TRANSMISSION INC, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1023760?
It is located near Trinchera, Las Animas County, Colorado at 9.5 MI NNW (37.16722, -104.11361). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 15, 1987.
What type of structure is 1023760?
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. 75,247 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1023760, Trinchera, Las Animas County, Colorado”, https://towercensus.com/towers/colorado/trinchera-1023760 (data as of October 13, 2026).