Tower 1003278 — Encino, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003278 — tower (type not specified) near Encino, 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 1003278 is a 69 m (226 ft) tower near Encino, Torrance County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 30, 1987. It is registered to Key Communications, Inc., which holds 8 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003278 |
| Unique system identifier | 109113 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 30, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Sep 1, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 87-ASW-0877-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
Roswell, NM · FRN 0001609676
Holds 8 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- CLINES CORNER 1.7 MI S OF I66 AND I285
- City
- Encino
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 87035
- County
- Torrance County
- County FIPS
- 35057
- Coordinates
- 34.98417, -105.66417
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003278 compared with others?
At 69 m, structure 1003278 is roughly in line with the 68 m average across the 46 structures registered in Torrance County. It is roughly in line with 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 69 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2,166 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,235 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003278, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Encino in Torrance County, New Mexico, at coordinates 34.98417, -105.66417, with the site address filed as "CLINES CORNER 1.7 MI S OF I66 AND I285". Torrance County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 39 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 1003278 on Sep 1, 2005. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,182 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1003278?
The FCC record lists Key Communications, Inc. of Roswell, NM as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001609676. Across the registry it holds 8 structure registrations, including 6 in New Mexico. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (8 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 87-ASW-0877-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003278?
Its registered overall height above ground is 69 m (226 ft), and 2,235 m (7,331 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003278?
The registered owner is Key Communications, Inc., which holds 8 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003278?
It is located near Encino, Torrance County, New Mexico at CLINES CORNER 1.7 MI S OF I66 AND I285 (34.98417, -105.66417). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 30, 1987.
What type of structure is 1003278?
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 Torrance County, NM?
Torrance County has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 13th-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 1003278, Encino, Torrance County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/encino-1003278 (data as of October 13, 2026).