Lattice tower 1292734 — Shiprock, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1292734 — lattice tower near Shiprock, New Mexico. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1292734 is a 52 m (171 ft) lattice tower near Shiprock, San Juan County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 28, 2000. It is registered to NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY, which holds 88 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1292734 |
| Unique system identifier | 2692251 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 28, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Jan 23, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASW-12580-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
NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY
Fort Defiance, AZ · FRN 0001602788
Holds 88 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Located in the Shiprock NTUA Disctrict Office grounds
- City
- Shiprock
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 87420
- County
- San Juan County
- County FIPS
- 35045
- Coordinates
- 36.77681, -108.70233
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
How tall is structure 1292734 compared with others?
At 52 m, structure 1292734 is roughly in line with the 50 m average across the 139 structures registered in San Juan County. It is about 17% below the New Mexico average of 63 m across 1,736 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 28% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 52 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,505 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,558 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1292734, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Shiprock in San Juan County, New Mexico, at coordinates 36.77681, -108.70233, with the site address filed as "Located in the Shiprock NTUA Disctrict Office grounds". San Juan County has 139 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 104 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 Shiprock, NM · 1253951, a tower at 150 m (canceled).
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 1292734 on Jan 23, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,182 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1292734?
The FCC record lists NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY of Fort Defiance, AZ as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001602788. Across the registry it holds 88 structure registrations, the 224th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 17 in New Mexico. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (61 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ASW-12580-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 1292734?
Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (171 ft), and 1,558 m (5,110 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1292734?
The registered owner is NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY, which holds 88 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1292734?
It is located near Shiprock, San Juan County, New Mexico at Located in the Shiprock NTUA Disctrict Office grounds (36.77681, -108.70233). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 28, 2000.
What type of structure is 1292734?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in San Juan County, NM?
San Juan County has 139 FCC-registered antenna structures, 104 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1292734, 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 1292734, Shiprock, San Juan County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/shiprock-1292734 (data as of October 13, 2026).