Tower 1005478 — Tucumcari, NM
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005478 — tower (type not specified) near Tucumcari, 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 1005478 is a 77 m (254 ft) tower near Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1954. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1005478 |
| Unique system identifier | 110844 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1954 |
| Registration issued | Jan 15, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ASW-5085-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Near I-40 E. Exit 321 (Tucumcari NM2 #89041)
- City
- Tucumcari
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88401
- County
- Quay County
- County FIPS
- 35037
- Coordinates
- 35.12164, -103.94053
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1005478 compared with others?
At 77 m, structure 1005478 is roughly in line with the 71 m average across the 26 structures registered in Quay County. It is about 23% 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 77 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,389 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,467 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1005478, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tucumcari in Quay County, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.12164, -103.94053, with the site address filed as "Near I-40 E. Exit 321 (Tucumcari NM2 #89041)". Quay County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 24th-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 Newkirk, NM · 1005145, 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 1005478 on Jan 15, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,182 in New Mexico.
Who owns antenna structure 1005478?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ASW-5085-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A1, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1005478?
Its registered overall height above ground is 77 m (254 ft), and 1,467 m (4,812 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1005478?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1005478?
It is located near Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico at Near I-40 E. Exit 321 (Tucumcari NM2 #89041) (35.12164, -103.94053). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1954.
What type of structure is 1005478?
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 Quay County, NM?
Quay County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 24th-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 1005478, Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-mexico/tucumcari-1005478 (data as of October 13, 2026).