Tower 1002173 — Culbertson, MT
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002173 — tower (type not specified) near Culbertson, 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 1002173 is a 140 m (459 ft) tower near Culbertson, Roosevelt County, Montana. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Apr 1, 1996. It is registered to WWC HOLDING CO INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002173 |
| Unique system identifier | 97375 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 1, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Oct 11, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 79-RM-633-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 21 |
| 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
WWC HOLDING CO INC
Issaquah, WA
Location
- Address
- NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 S-7 T28 R56E
- City
- Culbertson
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59218
- County
- Roosevelt County
- County FIPS
- 30085
- Coordinates
- 48.20000, -104.52778
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002173 compared with others?
At 140 m, structure 1002173 is about 2.5 times the 56 m average across the 45 structures registered in Roosevelt County. It is about 2.6 times 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 84% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 140 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 735 m, which puts the top of the structure 875 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002173, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Culbertson in Roosevelt County, Montana, at coordinates 48.20000, -104.52778, with the site address filed as "NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 S-7 T28 R56E". Roosevelt County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 36 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 Culbertson, MT · 1010994, a guyed tower at 141 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1002173 on Oct 11, 1996. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 89 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1002173?
The FCC record lists WWC HOLDING CO INC of Issaquah, WA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 79-RM-633-OE, 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 1, 3, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1002173?
Its registered overall height above ground is 140 m (459 ft), and 875 m (2,869 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002173?
The registered owner is WWC HOLDING CO INC.
Where is antenna structure 1002173?
It is located near Culbertson, Roosevelt County, Montana at NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 S-7 T28 R56E (48.20000, -104.52778). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Apr 1, 1996.
What type of structure is 1002173?
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 Roosevelt County, MT?
Roosevelt County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 36 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002173, 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 1002173, Culbertson, Roosevelt County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/culbertson-1002173 (data as of October 13, 2026).