Tower 1003242 — Portales, NM
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003242 — tower (type not specified) near Portales, 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 1003242 is a 93 m (305 ft) tower near Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1987, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 1, 2008. It is registered to EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY DBA = KENW TV, which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003242 |
| Unique system identifier | 109084 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Jun 4, 2008 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 1, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 87-ASW-0467-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
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY DBA = KENW TV
Portales, NM · FRN 0001608298
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- S AVE O W15TH ST
- City
- Portales
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88130
- County
- Roosevelt County
- County FIPS
- 35041
- Coordinates
- 34.17417, -103.35139
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003242 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1003242 is roughly in line with the 93 m average across the 36 structures registered in Roosevelt County. It is about 48% above the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,737 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 22% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 89 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,222 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,315 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003242, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Portales in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, at coordinates 34.17417, -103.35139, with the site address filed as "S AVE O W15TH ST". Roosevelt County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 19th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 20 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 Midway, NM · 1225246, a tower at 223 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 1003242 on Jun 4, 2008. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 92 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1003242?
The FCC record lists EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY DBA = KENW TV of Portales, NM as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001608298. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in New Mexico. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 87-ASW-0467-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 1003242?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (305 ft), and 1,315 m (4,315 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003242?
The registered owner is EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY DBA = KENW TV, which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003242?
It is located near Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico at S AVE O W15TH ST (34.17417, -103.35139). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1987.
What type of structure is 1003242?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Roosevelt County, NM?
Roosevelt County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 19th-largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003242, 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 1003242, Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/portales-1003242 (data as of October 20, 2026).