Tower 1003240 — Caprock, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003240 — tower (type not specified) near Caprock, 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 1003240 is a 332 m (1,088 ft) tower near Caprock, Lea County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1974. It is registered to EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY DBA = KENW TV.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003240 |
| Unique system identifier | 109082 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Nov 13, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 72-SW-1281-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, B, D, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
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
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY DBA = KENW TV
Portales, NM
Location
- Address
- E SIDE OF RD 10 MI N
- City
- Caprock
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88267
- County
- Lea County
- County FIPS
- 35025
- Coordinates
- 33.55528, -103.65139
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003240 compared with others?
At 332 m, structure 1003240 is about 3.4 times the 98 m average across the 154 structures registered in Lea County. It is about 5.3 times 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 about 4.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 305 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 332 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,359 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,691 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003240, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Caprock in Lea County, New Mexico, at coordinates 33.55528, -103.65139, with the site address filed as "E SIDE OF RD 10 MI N". Lea County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 118 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 Caprock, NM · 1004617, a tower at 491 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 1003240 on Nov 13, 1996. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,182 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1003240?
The FCC record lists EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY DBA = KENW TV of Portales, NM as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 72-SW-1281-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A1, B, D, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003240?
Its registered overall height above ground is 332 m (1,088 ft), and 1,691 m (5,548 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003240?
The registered owner is EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY DBA = KENW TV.
Where is antenna structure 1003240?
It is located near Caprock, Lea County, New Mexico at E SIDE OF RD 10 MI N (33.55528, -103.65139). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1003240?
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 Lea County, NM?
Lea County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, 118 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003240, weekly bulk file.
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 1003240, Caprock, Lea County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/caprock-1003240 (data as of October 13, 2026).