Lattice tower 1301603 — Carlsbad, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1301603 — lattice tower near Carlsbad, New Mexico. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1301603 is a 26 m (84 ft) lattice tower near Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 23, 2018. It is registered to Occidental Petroleum Corporation, which holds 58 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1301603 |
| Unique system identifier | 2701298 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Feb 13, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASW-4133-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Midland, TX · FRN 0001533074
Holds 58 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1502 W Commerce Drive
- City
- Carlsbad
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88220
- County
- Eddy County
- County FIPS
- 35015
- Coordinates
- 32.35542, -104.24750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1301603 compared with others?
At 26 m, structure 1301603 is about 29% of the 87 m average across the 93 structures registered in Eddy County. It is about 41% of the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,737 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 35% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 24 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 26 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 984 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,010 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1301603, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carlsbad in Eddy County, New Mexico, at coordinates 32.35542, -104.24750, with the site address filed as "1502 W Commerce Drive". 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 Carlsbad, NM · 1050882, a structure at 218 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 1301603 on Feb 13, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,181 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1301603?
The FCC record lists Occidental Petroleum Corporation of Midland, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001533074. Across the registry it holds 58 structure registrations, the 311th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 10 in New Mexico. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (29 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASW-4133-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1301603?
Its registered overall height above ground is 26 m (84 ft), and 1,010 m (3,312 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1301603?
The registered owner is Occidental Petroleum Corporation, which holds 58 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1301603?
It is located near Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico at 1502 W Commerce Drive (32.35542, -104.24750). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 23, 2018.
What type of structure is 1301603?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 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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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 1301603, Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/carlsbad-1301603 (data as of October 20, 2026).