Lattice tower 1212393 — Tatum, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212393 — lattice tower near Tatum, New Mexico. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212393 is a 89 m (291 ft) lattice tower near Tatum, Lea County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 22, 2000. It is registered to AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1212393 |
| Unique system identifier | 2609547 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 22, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Sep 23, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ASW-10635-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Plano, TX · FRN 0014980726
Holds 1,606 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 20, Township 12 S, Range 36 E
- City
- Tatum
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88267
- County
- Lea County
- County FIPS
- 35025
- Coordinates
- 33.26131, -103.32928
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1212393 compared with others?
At 89 m, structure 1212393 is roughly in line with the 98 m average across the 154 structures registered in Lea County. It is about 41% above 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 22% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 86 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 89 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,220 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,309 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1212393, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tatum in Lea County, New Mexico, at coordinates 33.26131, -103.32928, with the site address filed as "NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 20, Township 12 S, Range 36 E". Lea County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 33 New Mexico counties with registrations, and 118 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 Maljamar, NM · 1218028, a tower at 385 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 1212393 on Sep 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 1212393?
The FCC record lists AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014980726. Across the registry it holds 1,606 structure registrations, the 20th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (627 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-ASW-10635-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1212393?
Its registered overall height above ground is 89 m (291 ft), and 1,309 m (4,295 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1212393?
The registered owner is AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC, which holds 1,606 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1212393?
It is located near Tatum, Lea County, New Mexico at NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 20, Township 12 S, Range 36 E (33.26131, -103.32928). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 22, 2000.
What type of structure is 1212393?
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 Lea County, NM?
Lea County has 154 FCC-registered antenna structures, 118 of them constructed — the 2nd-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 1212393, Tatum, Lea County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/tatum-1212393 (data as of October 13, 2026).