CORONADO AIRPORT BEACON — NGS FO1152 — Albuquerque, US

USNGStrigunknown#3990
Latitude
35.197825°
Longitude
-106.577191°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which establishes the foundational control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Albuquerque, New Mexico, at coordinates 35.19782° N, 106.57719° W, this benchmark serves as a geodetic reference point for regional surveys and spatial data projects. Triangulation stations of this type were integral to the development and maintenance of horizontal geodetic control. They enable surveyors and mappers to reference their work to established, monumented positions within the national coordinate system. The proximity to Albuquerque positions this point within an area of significant surveying activity. Documentation and verification of such reference points remain important to surveying professionals. Even where elevation data are unavailable, the horizontal coordinates provide essential control for maintaining survey accuracy and consistency across jurisdictions and time.

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CORONADO AIRPORT BEACON — NGS FO1152 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3990 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.197825°, -106.577191°, corresponding to 35° 11′ 52.17″ N, 106° 34′ 37.89″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like CORONADO AIRPORT BEACON — NGS FO1152 — Albuquerque, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)35.197825, -106.577191
WGS84 (DMS)35° 11′ 52.17″ N, 106° 34′ 37.89″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
I25 11 — NGS FO1119 — Albuquerque, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T11N R3E SEC 12 MP 1 SPG — NGS FO1147 — Albuquerque, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I25 10 — NGS FO1151 — Albuquerque, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2 B18 — NGS FO1181 — Albuquerque, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T11N R3E SECS 11 12 CC EG — NGS FO1129 — Albuquerque, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3 C19 — NGS FO1174 — Albuquerque, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CORONADO AIRPORT BEACON — NGS FO1152 — Albuquerque, US?

CORONADO AIRPORT BEACON — NGS FO1152 — Albuquerque, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3990. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CORONADO AIRPORT BEACON — NGS FO1152 — Albuquerque, US?

The position of CORONADO AIRPORT BEACON — NGS FO1152 — Albuquerque, US in WGS84 is 35.197825°, -106.577191° (decimal), or 35° 11′ 52.17″ N, 106° 34′ 37.89″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.