Pole 1278240 — Lordsburg, NM
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278240 — pole near Lordsburg, New Mexico. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278240 is a 15 m (49 ft) pole near Lordsburg, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to New Mexico State Highway & Transportation Dept., which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278240 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677668 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Mar 18, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-ASW-2681-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
New Mexico State Highway & Transportation Dept.
Albuquerque, NM · FRN 0007094071
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Lordsburg, NM
- City
- Lordsburg
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88045
- County
- Hidalgo County
- County FIPS
- 35023
- Coordinates
- 32.33967, -108.67975
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278240 compared with others?
At 15 m, structure 1278240 is about 38% of the 40 m average across the 20 structures registered in Hidalgo County. It is about 24% of the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,737 registrations. Among the 16,558 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 10 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 15 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,290 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,305 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278240, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lordsburg in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, at coordinates 32.33967, -108.67975, with the site address filed as "Lordsburg, NM". Hidalgo County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 17 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 Lordsburg, NM · 1233444, a tower at 320 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1278240 on Mar 18, 2011. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 177 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1278240?
The FCC record lists New Mexico State Highway & Transportation Dept. of Albuquerque, NM as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007094071. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in New Mexico. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-ASW-2681-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 1278240?
Its registered overall height above ground is 15 m (49 ft), and 1,305 m (4,281 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278240?
The registered owner is New Mexico State Highway & Transportation Dept., which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278240?
It is located near Lordsburg, Hidalgo County, New Mexico at Lordsburg, NM (32.33967, -108.67975). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1278240?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,558 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hidalgo County, NM?
Hidalgo County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 27th-largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278240, weekly bulk file.
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 1278240, Lordsburg, Hidalgo County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/lordsburg-1278240 (data as of October 20, 2026).