Monopole 1288125 — Lakeside, MT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288125 — monopole near Lakeside, Montana. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288125 is a 40 m (130 ft) monopole near Lakeside, Flathead County, Montana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 1989. It is registered to Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC, which holds 51 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1288125 |
| Unique system identifier | 2687554 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 1989 |
| Registration issued | Nov 19, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ANM-899-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
Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC
Cincinnati, OH · FRN 0025030222
Holds 51 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- On top of Blacktail Mountain off of Blacktail Road/NF-17.
- City
- Lakeside
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59922
- County
- Flathead County
- County FIPS
- 30029
- Coordinates
- 48.01336, -114.36639
Within ~40 km
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- Polson, MT · 1002192169 m
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Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1288125 compared with others?
At 40 m, structure 1288125 is roughly in line with the 40 m average across the 85 structures registered in Flathead County. It is about 26% below the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 registrations. Among the 24,665 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 40 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 2,025 m, which puts the top of the structure 2,065 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1288125, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lakeside in Flathead County, Montana, at coordinates 48.01336, -114.36639, with the site address filed as "On top of Blacktail Mountain off of Blacktail Road/NF-17.". Flathead County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 59 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 Polson, MT · 1002192, a 2-tower array at 169 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 1288125 on Nov 19, 2021. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,057 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1288125?
The FCC record lists Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC of Cincinnati, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0025030222. Across the registry it holds 51 structure registrations, the 336th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 11 in Montana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (23 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ANM-899-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 1288125?
Its registered overall height above ground is 40 m (130 ft), and 2,065 m (6,775 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1288125?
The registered owner is Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC, which holds 51 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1288125?
It is located near Lakeside, Flathead County, Montana at On top of Blacktail Mountain off of Blacktail Road/NF-17. (48.01336, -114.36639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 1989.
What type of structure is 1288125?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,665 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Flathead County, MT?
Flathead County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, 59 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288125, weekly bulk file.
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 1288125, Lakeside, Flathead County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/lakeside-1288125 (data as of October 20, 2026).