Tower 1252197 — Hobbs, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1252197 — tower (type not specified) near Hobbs, 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 1252197 is a 10 m (33 ft) tower near Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 8, 2006. It is registered to LEA COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT, which holds 41 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1252197 |
| Unique system identifier | 2651361 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 8, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Feb 21, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-ASW-546-NRA |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Hobbs, NM · FRN 0006156368
Holds 41 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- LEA COUNTY AIRPORT
- City
- Hobbs
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88240
- County
- Lea County
- County FIPS
- 35025
- Coordinates
- 32.67967, -103.22236
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1252197 compared with others?
At 10 m, structure 1252197 is about 10% of the 98 m average across the 154 structures registered in Lea County. It is about 16% of 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 13% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 5 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 10 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,113 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,123 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1252197, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hobbs in Lea County, New Mexico, at coordinates 32.67967, -103.22236, with the site address filed as "LEA COUNTY AIRPORT". 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 "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 1252197 on Feb 21, 2006. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,182 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1252197?
The FCC record lists LEA COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT of Hobbs, NM as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006156368. Across the registry it holds 41 structure registrations, the 408th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (40 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-ASW-546-NRA and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1252197?
Its registered overall height above ground is 10 m (33 ft), and 1,123 m (3,683 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1252197?
The registered owner is LEA COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT, which holds 41 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1252197?
It is located near Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico at LEA COUNTY AIRPORT (32.67967, -103.22236). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 8, 2006.
What type of structure is 1252197?
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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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 1252197, Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/hobbs-1252197 (data as of October 13, 2026).