Lattice tower 1297662 — Rapelje, MT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297662 — lattice tower near Rapelje, Montana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297662 is a 59 m (195 ft) lattice tower near Rapelje, Stillwater County, Montana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 25, 2015. It is registered to Triangle Communication System, Inc., which holds 14 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297662 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697181 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Dec 1, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ANM-1042-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
Triangle Communication System, Inc.
Havre, MT · FRN 0001637222
Holds 14 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 101 Molt Rapelje Road
- City
- Rapelje
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59067
- County
- Stillwater County
- County FIPS
- 30095
- Coordinates
- 45.97456, -109.23364
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Lattice tower · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
How tall is structure 1297662 compared with others?
At 59 m, structure 1297662 is about 29% above the 46 m average across the 17 structures registered in Stillwater County. It is about 12% above the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 18% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 59 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,241 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,300 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297662, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rapelje in Stillwater County, Montana, at coordinates 45.97456, -109.23364, with the site address filed as "101 Molt Rapelje Road". Stillwater County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 10 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 Park City, MT · 1231847, a tower at 151 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 1297662 on Dec 1, 2015. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,057 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1297662?
The FCC record lists Triangle Communication System, Inc. of Havre, MT as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001637222. Across the registry it holds 14 structure registrations, including 14 in Montana. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ANM-1042-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 1297662?
Its registered overall height above ground is 59 m (195 ft), and 1,300 m (4,265 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297662?
The registered owner is Triangle Communication System, Inc., which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297662?
It is located near Rapelje, Stillwater County, Montana at 101 Molt Rapelje Road (45.97456, -109.23364). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 25, 2015.
What type of structure is 1297662?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Stillwater County, MT?
Stillwater County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them constructed — the 29th-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297662, 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 1297662, Rapelje, Stillwater County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/rapelje-1297662 (data as of October 20, 2026).