Antenna tower · 2026
C2 Datalink Tower
Albuquerque, NM · near Albuquerque Intl Sunport (0.7 mi)
What this outcome means
The FAA sent the case back to the filer rather than issuing a determination. This is the most common non-clean outcome and usually means something has to change or be supplied before the study can finish — not that the project was refused.
The proposal, in the filer's words
"In support of the FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program a 25 ft portable antenna tower is proposed to be positioned at the South Vault at the Albuquerque International Sunport. The tower supports separate C band command and control datalink antennas and T Mobile LTE and 5G connectivity to ensure safe and effective operations for the Reliable Robotics C208B Unmanned Aircraft System. FAA spectrum engineering concurrence has been obtained ref NG T260842 and the FCC ref 1200 EX ST 2026 has authorized use of C band datalink in support of this proposed UAS operation for eIPP. The 25 ft height is inclusive of the proposed portable tower and affixed antennas. In consideration of operational safety the proposed tower placement and operational plans have been precoordinated with key stakeholders including the City of Albuquerque FAA Air Traffic Control representatives and local USAF authorities. The FAA has issued a COA for UAS operations as part of the eIPP effort."
Filing details
- Case number (ASN)
- 2026-ASW-3590-NRA
- Structure
- C2 Datalink Tower
- Type
- Tower / antenna
- Category
- Antenna tower
- Height above ground
- 25 ft
- Height above sea level
- 5,336 ft
- Site elevation
- 5,311 ft
- Notice of
- New Construction
- Duration
- Temporary
- Marking & lighting
- —
Timeline
- Filed
- August 18, 2026
- Determined
- August 26, 2026
- Determination expires
- February 26, 2028
A determination that lapses before the structure is built has to be re-filed. The FAA does not send a reminder.
Who filed it
- Sponsor
- City of Albuquerque
- Representative
- Reliable Robotics
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Location
- Coordinates
- 35.030919, -106.616567
- Degrees / minutes / seconds
- 35°01'51.3"N 106°36'59.6"W
- County
- Bernalillo
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About this record
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Source: FAA Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) public archive (oeaaa.faa.gov), data as of September 12, 2026. Compiled by LOS Analyzer (Idea Engine LLC). This is not an official FAA record or an FAA determination; the FAA's portal is authoritative. LOS Analyzer is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA.
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