Tower 1003283 — Taiban, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003283 — tower (type not specified) near Taiban, 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 1003283 is a 87 m (285 ft) tower near Taiban, De Baca County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 23, 1987. It is registered to Van Huss Consulting LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003283 |
| Unique system identifier | 109118 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 23, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Mar 21, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 87-ASW-0873-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
Van Huss Consulting LLC
Farmington, NM · FRN 0033557646
Location
- Address
- 8.6 MI N OF I-84
- City
- Taiban
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88134
- County
- De Baca County
- County FIPS
- 35011
- Coordinates
- 34.56444, -104.01806
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1003283 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1003283 is roughly in line with the 93 m average across the 19 structures registered in De Baca County. It is about 39% above 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 14% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 81 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 87 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,444 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,531 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003283, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Taiban in De Baca County, New Mexico, at coordinates 34.56444, -104.01806, with the site address filed as "8.6 MI N OF I-84". De Baca County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 16 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 Melrose, NM · 1005161, a guyed tower at 127 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 1003283 on Mar 21, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,182 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1003283?
The FCC record lists Van Huss Consulting LLC of Farmington, NM as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0033557646.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 87-ASW-0873-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 1003283?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (285 ft), and 1,531 m (5,021 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003283?
The registered owner is Van Huss Consulting LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1003283?
It is located near Taiban, De Baca County, New Mexico at 8.6 MI N OF I-84 (34.56444, -104.01806). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 23, 1987.
What type of structure is 1003283?
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 De Baca County, NM?
De Baca County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 28th-largest count among 33 counties in New Mexico.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003283, 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 1003283, Taiban, De Baca County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/taiban-1003283 (data as of October 13, 2026).