Tower 1003779 — Big Fork, MT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003779 — tower (type not specified) near Big Fork, Montana. 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 1003779 is a 46 m (150 ft) tower near Big Fork, Flathead County, Montana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 29, 1998. It is registered to Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership, which holds 154 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003779 |
| Unique system identifier | 109509 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 29, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Dec 8, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-ANM-3312-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
Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001627702
Holds 154 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.3 MILES EAST, NORTHEAST OF BIG FORK & 1.9 MILES SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 83
- City
- Big Fork
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59911
- County
- Flathead County
- County FIPS
- 30029
- Coordinates
- 48.06861, -114.03972
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Terminated
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1003779 compared with others?
At 46 m, structure 1003779 is about 13% above the 40 m average across the 85 structures registered in Flathead County. It is about 14% below the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 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 40% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 43 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 46 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,125 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,170 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003779, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Fork in Flathead County, Montana, at coordinates 48.06861, -114.03972, with the site address filed as "1.3 MILES EAST, NORTHEAST OF BIG FORK & 1.9 MILES SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 83". Flathead County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 59 of them are marked constructed. Montana as a whole has 1,459 registrations, the 39th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Big Arm, MT · 1002176, a tower at 152 m (terminated).
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 1003779 on Dec 8, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,057 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1003779?
The FCC record lists Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001627702. Across the registry it holds 154 structure registrations, the 140th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 154 in Montana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (52 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-ANM-3312-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 1003779?
Its registered overall height above ground is 46 m (150 ft), and 1,170 m (3,840 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003779?
The registered owner is Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership, which holds 154 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003779?
It is located near Big Fork, Flathead County, Montana at 1.3 MILES EAST, NORTHEAST OF BIG FORK & 1.9 MILES SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 83 (48.06861, -114.03972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 29, 1998.
What type of structure is 1003779?
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 Flathead County, MT?
Flathead County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, 59 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003779, 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 1003779, Big Fork, Flathead County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/big-fork-1003779 (data as of October 13, 2026).