Tower 1003009 — Albuquerque, NM
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003009 — tower (type not specified) near Albuquerque, New Mexico. 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 1003009 is a 80 m (262 ft) tower near Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Oct 23, 1986. It is registered to PULITZER BROADCASTING COMPANY, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003009 |
| Unique system identifier | 108902 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 23, 1986 |
| Registration issued | Nov 1, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 86-ASW-1781-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
Albuquerque, NM · FRN 0003799889
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SANDIA CREST 24 KM NE
- City
- Albuquerque
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 87047
- County
- Bernalillo County
- County FIPS
- 35001
- Coordinates
- 35.21472, -106.45083
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003009 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1003009 is about twice the 37 m average across the 207 structures registered in Bernalillo County. It is about 27% above the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,736 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 3,229 m, which puts the top of the structure 3,309 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003009, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.21472, -106.45083, with the site address filed as "SANDIA CREST 24 KM NE". Bernalillo County has 207 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 115 of them are marked constructed. New Mexico as a whole has 1,736 registrations, the 35th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is San Ysidro, NM · 1058614, a guyed tower at 320 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1003009 on Nov 1, 1996. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 146 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1003009?
The FCC record lists PULITZER BROADCASTING COMPANY of Albuquerque, NM as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003799889. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in New Mexico. 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 86-ASW-1781-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003009?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (262 ft), and 3,309 m (10,856 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003009?
The registered owner is PULITZER BROADCASTING COMPANY, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003009?
It is located near Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico at SANDIA CREST 24 KM NE (35.21472, -106.45083). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Oct 23, 1986.
What type of structure is 1003009?
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 Bernalillo County, NM?
Bernalillo County has 207 FCC-registered antenna structures, 115 of them constructed — the largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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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 1003009, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/albuquerque-1003009 (data as of October 13, 2026).