Rig 1003541 — Nikiski, AK
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003541 — oil rig near Nikiski, Alaska. Antenna on an offshore or land rig.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003541 is a 88 m (288 ft) rig near Nikiski, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1994, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 16, 2013. It is registered to Marathon Oil Company, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003541 |
| Unique system identifier | 109323 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Oil rig (RIG) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 16, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 94-AAL-099-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5 |
| 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
Findlay, OH · FRN 0003185071
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- COOK INLET 15.5 MI NNW
- City
- Nikiski
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- County FIPS
- 02122
- Coordinates
- 60.92778, -151.53306
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Lattice tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1003541 compared with others?
At 88 m, structure 1003541 is about twice the 45 m average across the 206 structures registered in Kenai Peninsula Borough. It is about 2.6 times the Alaska average of 34 m across 1,988 registrations. Among the 299 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (RIG), the average overall height is 22 m, so this one is about 4.0 times that figure.
Where is structure 1003541, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Nikiski in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, at coordinates 60.92778, -151.53306, with the site address filed as "COOK INLET 15.5 MI NNW". Kenai Peninsula Borough has 206 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 150 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 Nikiski, AK · 1213248, a tower at 74 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1003541 on Jul 16, 2013. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 91 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1003541?
The FCC record lists Marathon Oil Company of Findlay, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003185071. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 3 in Alaska. Its most common filed structure-type code is RIG (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 94-AAL-099-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1003541?
Its registered overall height above ground is 88 m (288 ft). The record does not report a ground elevation for the site.
Who owns tower 1003541?
The registered owner is Marathon Oil Company, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003541?
It is located near Nikiski, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska at COOK INLET 15.5 MI NNW (60.92778, -151.53306). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1994.
What type of structure is 1003541?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code RIG, which decodes to "Oil rig". Antenna on an offshore or land rig. 299 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK?
Kenai Peninsula Borough has 206 FCC-registered antenna structures, 150 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003541, 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 1003541, Nikiski, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/nikiski-1003541 (data as of October 13, 2026).