Tower 1002861 — Glendive, MT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002861 — tower (type not specified) near Glendive, 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 1002861 is a 45 m (146 ft) tower near Glendive, Dawson County, Montana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 3, 1977. It is registered to GLENDIVE BROADCASTING CORPORATION DBA = KXGN TELEVISION CHANNEL 5.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1002861 |
| Unique system identifier | 108788 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 3, 1977 |
| Registration issued | Aug 31, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 01-ANM-2420-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
GLENDIVE BROADCASTING CORPORATION DBA = KXGN TELEVISION CHANNEL 5
Glendive, MT · FRN 0006159560
Location
- Address
- MAKOSHIKA STATE PARK
- City
- Glendive
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59330
- County
- Dawson County
- County FIPS
- 30021
- Coordinates
- 47.04417, -104.68178
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1002861 compared with others?
At 45 m, structure 1002861 is about half of the 82 m average across the 28 structures registered in Dawson County. It is about 16% 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 42% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 32 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 45 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 823 m, which puts the top of the structure 868 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1002861, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Glendive in Dawson County, Montana, at coordinates 47.04417, -104.68178, with the site address filed as "MAKOSHIKA STATE PARK". Dawson County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 23 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 Baker, MT · 1003971, a tower at 152 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 1002861 on Aug 31, 2001. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,057 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1002861?
The FCC record lists GLENDIVE BROADCASTING CORPORATION DBA = KXGN TELEVISION CHANNEL 5 of Glendive, MT as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006159560.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 01-ANM-2420-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1002861?
Its registered overall height above ground is 45 m (146 ft), and 868 m (2,846 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1002861?
The registered owner is GLENDIVE BROADCASTING CORPORATION DBA = KXGN TELEVISION CHANNEL 5.
Where is antenna structure 1002861?
It is located near Glendive, Dawson County, Montana at MAKOSHIKA STATE PARK (47.04417, -104.68178). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 3, 1977.
What type of structure is 1002861?
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 Dawson County, MT?
Dawson County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them constructed — the 16th-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1002861, 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 1002861, Glendive, Dawson County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/glendive-1002861 (data as of October 13, 2026).