Guyed tower 1026263 — Billings, MT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026263 — guyed tower near Billings, Montana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026263 is a 194 m (635 ft) guyed tower near Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 4, 2001. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1026263 |
| Unique system identifier | 127005 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 4, 2001 |
| Registration issued | May 16, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-ANM-96-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 1S, RANGE 29 E (Billings 2 #7570)
- City
- Billings
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59101
- County
- Yellowstone County
- County FIPS
- 30111
- Coordinates
- 45.74028, -108.13897
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1026263 compared with others?
At 194 m, structure 1026263 is about 2.8 times the 69 m average across the 115 structures registered in Yellowstone County. It is about 3.6 times the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 82% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 168 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 194 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,236 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,430 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026263, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Billings in Yellowstone County, Montana, at coordinates 45.74028, -108.13897, with the site address filed as "NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 1S, RANGE 29 E (Billings 2 #7570)". Yellowstone County has 115 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 87 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 Billings, MT · 1000793, a tower at 191 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 1026263 on May 16, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,057 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1026263?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-ANM-96-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1026263?
Its registered overall height above ground is 194 m (635 ft), and 1,430 m (4,691 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026263?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1026263?
It is located near Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana at NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 1S, RANGE 29 E (Billings 2 #7570) (45.74028, -108.13897). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 4, 2001.
What type of structure is 1026263?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Yellowstone County, MT?
Yellowstone County has 115 FCC-registered antenna structures, 87 of them constructed — the largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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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 1026263, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/billings-1026263 (data as of October 13, 2026).