ZAB A — NGS AA3130 — Federal Aviation Administration, US

USNGStrigunknown#4010
Latitude
35.171967°
Longitude
-106.566391°
Ellipsoidal h
1605.91 m
Ortho h
1626.77 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental horizontal and vertical reference framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations of this type serve as precise spatial references for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near the Federal Aviation Administration facility in New Mexico at coordinates 35.17197°N, 106.56639°W, this benchmark is positioned at an ellipsoidal elevation of 1605.9 meters. The accessibility and monumentation of such points make them valuable for verifying survey networks and conducting geodetic research. Regular documentation and inspection of established control points ensure the integrity of the nation's spatial reference system and support accurate positioning for infrastructure development, land administration, and scientific applications.

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ZAB A — NGS AA3130 — Federal Aviation Administration, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4010 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1626.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.171967°, -106.566391°, corresponding to 35° 10′ 19.08″ N, 106° 33′ 59.01″ 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 ZAB A — NGS AA3130 — Federal Aviation Administration, 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)35.171967, -106.566391
WGS84 (DMS)35° 10′ 19.08″ N, 106° 33′ 59.01″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1626.77 m
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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
ALAMEDA FAA MICROWAVE W TWR — NGS FO1108 — Federal Aviation Administration, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE 2 CORS ARP — NGS DE6388 — Federal Aviation Administration, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALBUQUERQUE 1 CORS ARP — NGS DE6386 — Federal Aviation Administration, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 C19 — NGS FO1155 — Albuquerque, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HEAVEN UNDERGROUND — NGS DI8885 — Albuquerque, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 C20 — NGS FO1171 — Albuquerque, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ZAB A — NGS AA3130 — Federal Aviation Administration, US?

ZAB A — NGS AA3130 — Federal Aviation Administration, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4010 and sits at an elevation of 1626.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ZAB A — NGS AA3130 — Federal Aviation Administration, US?

The position of ZAB A — NGS AA3130 — Federal Aviation Administration, US in WGS84 is 35.171967°, -106.566391° (decimal), or 35° 10′ 19.08″ N, 106° 33′ 59.01″ 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.