Tower 1003280 — Raton, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003280 — tower (type not specified) near Raton, 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 1003280 is a 67 m (220 ft) tower near Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 2, 1987. It is registered to Key Communications, Inc., which holds 8 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003280 |
| Unique system identifier | 109115 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 2, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Oct 1, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 87-ASW-1282-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
- JOHNSON MESA 8.2 MI E
- City
- Raton
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 87740
- County
- Colfax County
- County FIPS
- 35007
- Coordinates
- 36.90000, -104.29639
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1003280 compared with others?
At 67 m, structure 1003280 is about 54% above the 43 m average across the 26 structures registered in Colfax 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 about 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 67 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2,579 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,646 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003280, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Raton in Colfax County, New Mexico, at coordinates 36.90000, -104.29639, with the site address filed as "JOHNSON MESA 8.2 MI E". Colfax County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 23rd-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 17 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 Trinidad, CO · 1025172, a tower at 95 m (dismantled).
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 1003280 on Oct 1, 2002. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,182 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1003280?
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-1282-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 1003280?
Its registered overall height above ground is 67 m (220 ft), and 2,646 m (8,681 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003280?
The registered owner is Key Communications, Inc., which holds 8 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003280?
It is located near Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico at JOHNSON MESA 8.2 MI E (36.90000, -104.29639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 2, 1987.
What type of structure is 1003280?
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 Colfax County, NM?
Colfax County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 23rd-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 1003280, Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/raton-1003280 (data as of October 13, 2026).