Tower 1242687 — Dillon, MT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242687 — tower (type not specified) near Dillon, 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 1242687 is a 82 m (268 ft) tower near Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 30, 1981. It is registered to DEAD AIR BROADCASTING COMPANY INC, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242687 |
| Unique system identifier | 2641654 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 30, 1981 |
| Registration issued | Mar 23, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ANM-1624-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 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
DEAD AIR BROADCASTING COMPANY INC
Dillon, MT · FRN 0003729597
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- DILLON MT 59725
- City
- Dillon
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59725
- County
- Beaverhead County
- County FIPS
- 30001
- Coordinates
- 45.23625, -112.64681
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Dillon, MT · 1231033105 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) · Canceled
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) · Canceled
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1242687 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1242687 is about 43% above the 57 m average across the 25 structures registered in Beaverhead County. It is about 54% above the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 1 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,579 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,661 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242687, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Dillon in Beaverhead County, Montana, at coordinates 45.23625, -112.64681, with the site address filed as "DILLON MT 59725". Beaverhead County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 20th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 15 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 Dillon, MT · 1231033, a tower at 105 m (canceled).
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 1242687 on Mar 23, 2004. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 1,058 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1242687?
The FCC record lists DEAD AIR BROADCASTING COMPANY INC of Dillon, MT as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003729597. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Montana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ANM-1624-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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1242687?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (268 ft), and 1,661 m (5,448 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242687?
The registered owner is DEAD AIR BROADCASTING COMPANY INC, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1242687?
It is located near Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana at DILLON MT 59725 (45.23625, -112.64681). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 30, 1981.
What type of structure is 1242687?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Beaverhead County, MT?
Beaverhead County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 20th-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242687, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1242687, Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/dillon-1242687 (data as of October 6, 2026).