Pipe 1044852 — Helena, MT
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044852 — pipe near Helena, Montana. Pipe-mounted antenna.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044852 is a 24 m (78 ft) pipe near Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1980, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on May 25, 2016. It is registered to NorthWestern Corporation, which holds 72 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1044852 |
| Unique system identifier | 607612 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Pipe (PIPE) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1980 |
| Registration issued | May 31, 2016 |
| Date dismantled | May 25, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ANM-0052-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Butte, MT · FRN 0012478665
Holds 72 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- HELENA OPERATING CENTER 1315 N MAIN
- City
- Helena
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59601
- County
- Lewis and Clark County
- County FIPS
- 30049
- Coordinates
- 46.60139, -112.02778
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Helena, MT · 1226391105 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
- Helena, MT · 1226387105 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1044852 compared with others?
At 24 m, structure 1044852 is about 37% below the 38 m average across the 91 structures registered in Lewis and Clark County. It is about 45% of the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 registrations. Among the 111 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (PIPE), the average overall height is 19 m, so this one is about 25% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 18 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 24 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,207 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,231 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1044852, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Helena in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, at coordinates 46.60139, -112.02778, with the site address filed as "HELENA OPERATING CENTER 1315 N MAIN". Lewis and Clark County has 91 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 60 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 Helena, MT · 1226391, a tower at 105 m (canceled).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1044852 on May 31, 2016. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 74 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1044852?
The FCC record lists NorthWestern Corporation of Butte, MT as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0012478665. Across the registry it holds 72 structure registrations, the 267th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 47 in Montana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (37 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-ANM-0052-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1044852?
Its registered overall height above ground is 24 m (78 ft), and 1,231 m (4,038 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1044852?
The registered owner is NorthWestern Corporation, which holds 72 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1044852?
It is located near Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana at HELENA OPERATING CENTER 1315 N MAIN (46.60139, -112.02778). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1980.
What type of structure is 1044852?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code PIPE, which decodes to "Pipe". Pipe-mounted antenna. 111 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lewis and Clark County, MT?
Lewis and Clark County has 91 FCC-registered antenna structures, 60 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1044852, 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 1044852, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/helena-1044852 (data as of October 13, 2026).