Tower 1022470 — Artesia, NM
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1022470 — tower (type not specified) near Artesia, 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 1022470 is a 317 m (1,040 ft) tower near Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1965. It is registered to CASTLE TOWER CORPORATION.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1022470 |
| Unique system identifier | 124073 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1965 |
| Registration issued | Jun 19, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ASW-3026-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 7, 16, 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
CASTLE TOWER CORPORATION
Houston, TX
Location
- Address
- E FROM ARTESIA ON HWY 82 12 MI R ON TOWER RD .25 MI
- City
- Artesia
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88210
- County
- Eddy County
- County FIPS
- 35015
- Coordinates
- 32.79417, -104.20889
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1022470 compared with others?
At 317 m, structure 1022470 is about 3.6 times the 87 m average across the 93 structures registered in Eddy County. It is about 5.0 times the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,737 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 4.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 293 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 317 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,127 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,444 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1022470, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Artesia in Eddy County, New Mexico, at coordinates 32.79417, -104.20889, with the site address filed as "E FROM ARTESIA ON HWY 82 12 MI R ON TOWER RD .25 MI". Eddy County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 74 of them are marked constructed. New Mexico as a whole has 1,737 registrations, the 35th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Roswell, NM · 1008544, a guyed tower at 560 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1022470 on Jun 19, 1997. Nationally, 8,911 of the 197,833 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 146 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1022470?
The FCC record lists CASTLE TOWER CORPORATION of Houston, TX as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ASW-3026-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, 7, 16, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1022470?
Its registered overall height above ground is 317 m (1,040 ft), and 1,444 m (4,738 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1022470?
The registered owner is CASTLE TOWER CORPORATION.
Where is antenna structure 1022470?
It is located near Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico at E FROM ARTESIA ON HWY 82 12 MI R ON TOWER RD .25 MI (32.79417, -104.20889). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1965.
What type of structure is 1022470?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Eddy County, NM?
Eddy County has 93 FCC-registered antenna structures, 74 of them constructed — the 6th-largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1022470, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1022470, Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/artesia-1022470 (data as of October 20, 2026).