Guyed tower 1003143 — Blanchard, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003143 — guyed tower near Blanchard, New Mexico. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003143 is a 126 m (414 ft) guyed tower near Blanchard, San Miguel County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 9, 2005. It is registered to SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003143 |
| Unique system identifier | 109002 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 9, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Aug 2, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASW-8368-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0024896698
Holds 610 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 115 Alden/Estrada Drive (NM18026-A)
- City
- Blanchard
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 87569
- County
- San Miguel County
- County FIPS
- 35047
- Coordinates
- 35.37186, -105.36592
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003143 compared with others?
At 126 m, structure 1003143 is about 87% above the 68 m average across the 28 structures registered in San Miguel County. It is about twice the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,736 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 18% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 123 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 126 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2,131 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,257 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003143, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Blanchard in San Miguel County, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.37186, -105.36592, with the site address filed as "115 Alden/Estrada Drive (NM18026-A)". San Miguel County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 22 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 Palmo, NM · 1047648, a guyed tower at 152 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 1003143 on Aug 2, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,182 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1003143?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IX, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024896698. Across the registry it holds 610 structure registrations, the 42nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (220 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ASW-8368-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003143?
Its registered overall height above ground is 126 m (414 ft), and 2,257 m (7,406 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003143?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003143?
It is located near Blanchard, San Miguel County, New Mexico at 115 Alden/Estrada Drive (NM18026-A) (35.37186, -105.36592). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 9, 2005.
What type of structure is 1003143?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in San Miguel County, NM?
San Miguel County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 21st-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 1003143, Blanchard, San Miguel County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/blanchard-1003143 (data as of October 13, 2026).