Tower 1229511 — Ekalaka, MT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1229511 — tower (type not specified) near Ekalaka, 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 1229511 is a 70 m (230 ft) tower near Ekalaka, Carter County, Montana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 27, 2001. 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) | 1229511 |
| Unique system identifier | 2627500 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 27, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Jul 9, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 01-ANM-2788-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001627702
Holds 154 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 27 miles SW of Ekalaka, MT
- City
- Ekalaka
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59316
- County
- Carter County
- County FIPS
- 30011
- Coordinates
- 45.68308, -104.79047
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Monopole · Constructed
How tall is structure 1229511 compared with others?
At 70 m, structure 1229511 is about 30% above the 54 m average across the 10 structures registered in Carter County. It is about 32% above the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 registrations. Among the 75,198 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 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 70 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,149 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,219 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1229511, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ekalaka in Carter County, Montana, at coordinates 45.68308, -104.79047, with the site address filed as "27 miles SW of Ekalaka, MT". Carter County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 46th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 9 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 Hammond, MT · 1271285, a tower at 107 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 1229511 on Jul 9, 2021. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,057 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1229511?
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 01-ANM-2788-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1229511?
Its registered overall height above ground is 70 m (230 ft), and 1,219 m (4,000 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1229511?
The registered owner is Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership, which holds 154 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1229511?
It is located near Ekalaka, Carter County, Montana at 27 miles SW of Ekalaka, MT (45.68308, -104.79047). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 27, 2001.
What type of structure is 1229511?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Carter County, MT?
Carter County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them constructed — the 46th-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1229511, Ekalaka, Carter County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/ekalaka-1229511 (data as of October 20, 2026).