Tower 1006045 — Eunice, NM
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006045 — tower (type not specified) near Eunice, 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 1006045 is a 72 m (235 ft) tower near Eunice, Lea County, New Mexico. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Dec 9, 1991, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 1, 2013. It is registered to Vangard Wireless, L.P., which holds 37 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006045 |
| Unique system identifier | 98171 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 9, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 1, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-ASW-1049-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Abilene, TX · FRN 0007911100
Holds 37 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .1 MI N ON HWY 18
- City
- Eunice
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88231
- County
- Lea County
- County FIPS
- 35025
- Coordinates
- 32.44528, -103.16028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1006045 compared with others?
At 72 m, structure 1006045 is about 27% below the 98 m average across the 154 structures registered in Lea County. It is about 14% above 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 site's filed ground elevation is 1,043 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,115 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006045, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Eunice in Lea County, New Mexico, at coordinates 32.44528, -103.16028, with the site address filed as ".1 MI N ON HWY 18". 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 Seminole, TX · 1210213, a guyed tower at 213 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1006045 on Jul 25, 2013. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 91 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1006045?
The FCC record lists Vangard Wireless, L.P. of Abilene, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007911100. Across the registry it holds 37 structure registrations, the 436th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 3 in New Mexico. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (33 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-ASW-1049-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1006045?
Its registered overall height above ground is 72 m (235 ft), and 1,115 m (3,657 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006045?
The registered owner is Vangard Wireless, L.P., which holds 37 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1006045?
It is located near Eunice, Lea County, New Mexico at .1 MI N ON HWY 18 (32.44528, -103.16028). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 9, 1991.
What type of structure is 1006045?
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 1006045, 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 1006045, Eunice, Lea County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/eunice-1006045 (data as of October 13, 2026).