Lattice tower 1296856 — Deadhorse, AK
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296856 — lattice tower near Deadhorse, Alaska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296856 is a 52 m (170 ft) lattice tower near Deadhorse, North Slope Borough, Alaska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 30, 2015. It is registered to NCM, LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296856 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696375 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 30, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Sep 10, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AAL-400-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
NCM, LLC.
Anchorage, AK · FRN 0023957368
Location
- Address
- Deadhorse
- City
- Deadhorse
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99734
- County
- North Slope Borough
- County FIPS
- 02185
- Coordinates
- 70.22431, -148.41161
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296856 compared with others?
At 52 m, structure 1296856 is about 58% above the 33 m average across the 92 structures registered in North Slope Borough. It is about 53% above the Alaska average of 34 m across 1,988 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 29% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 52 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 14 m, which puts the top of the structure 66 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296856, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Deadhorse in North Slope Borough, Alaska, at coordinates 70.22431, -148.41161, with the site address filed as "Deadhorse". North Slope Borough has 92 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 68 of them are marked constructed. Alaska as a whole has 1,988 registrations, the 31st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Prudhoe Bay, AK · 1253142, a lattice tower at 69 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 1296856 on Sep 10, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,478 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1296856?
The FCC record lists NCM, LLC. of Anchorage, AK as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023957368.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AAL-400-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1296856?
Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (170 ft), and 66 m (217 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296856?
The registered owner is NCM, LLC..
Where is antenna structure 1296856?
It is located near Deadhorse, North Slope Borough, Alaska at Deadhorse (70.22431, -148.41161). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 30, 2015.
What type of structure is 1296856?
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 North Slope Borough, AK?
North Slope Borough has 92 FCC-registered antenna structures, 68 of them constructed — the 6th-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296856, weekly bulk file.
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 1296856, Deadhorse, North Slope Borough, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/deadhorse-1296856 (data as of October 13, 2026).