Tower 1281281 — Orofino, ID
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281281 — tower (type not specified) near Orofino, Idaho. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281281 is a 55 m (180 ft) tower near Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 3, 2011. It is registered to Nez Perce Tribe.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1281281 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680709 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 3, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Nov 7, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-anm-297-oe |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Nez Perce Tribe
Lapwai, ID · FRN 0020399549
Location
- Address
- 7496 Hwy 11
- City
- Orofino
- State
- Idaho
- ZIP
- 83544
- County
- Clearwater County
- County FIPS
- 16035
- Coordinates
- 46.37981, -116.14331
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1281281 compared with others?
At 55 m, structure 1281281 is about 12% above the 49 m average across the 22 structures registered in Clearwater County. It is about 16% above the Idaho average of 47 m across 1,364 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 28% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 30 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 55 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 926 m, which puts the top of the structure 980 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1281281, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Orofino in Clearwater County, Idaho, at coordinates 46.37981, -116.14331, with the site address filed as "7496 Hwy 11". Clearwater County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 44 Idaho counties with registrations, and 19 of them are marked constructed. Idaho as a whole has 1,364 registrations, the 40th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Weippe, ID · 1304411, a guyed tower at 88 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 1281281 on Nov 7, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 927 in Idaho.
Who owns antenna structure 1281281?
The FCC record lists Nez Perce Tribe of Lapwai, ID as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020399549.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-anm-297-oe, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1281281?
Its registered overall height above ground is 55 m (180 ft), and 980 m (3,217 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1281281?
The registered owner is Nez Perce Tribe.
Where is antenna structure 1281281?
It is located near Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho at 7496 Hwy 11 (46.37981, -116.14331). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 3, 2011.
What type of structure is 1281281?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Clearwater County, ID?
Clearwater County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 21st-largest count among 44 counties in Idaho.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281281, 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 1281281, Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho”, https://towercensus.com/towers/idaho/orofino-1281281 (data as of October 13, 2026).