Structure 1006986 — Ryegate, MT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006986 — unspecified structure near Ryegate, Montana.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006986 is a 74 m (243 ft) structure near Ryegate, Golden Valley County, Montana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1985. It is registered to MID-RIVERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1006986 |
| Unique system identifier | 112026 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1985 |
| Registration issued | Apr 6, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 87-ANM-0143-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5 |
| 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
MID-RIVERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC.
Circle, MT · FRN 0001646587
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 15.2 MI NE
- City
- Ryegate
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59046
- County
- Golden Valley County
- County FIPS
- 30037
- Coordinates
- 46.49111, -109.09528
Within ~40 km
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Lattice tower · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1006986 compared with others?
At 74 m, structure 1006986 is about 54% above the 48 m average across the 6 structures registered in Golden Valley County. It is about 39% above the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 registrations.
The site's filed ground elevation is 1,256 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,330 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1006986, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ryegate in Golden Valley County, Montana, at coordinates 46.49111, -109.09528, with the site address filed as "15.2 MI NE". Golden Valley County has 6 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 53rd-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 4 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 Ryegate, MT · 1312796, a lattice tower at 79 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 1006986 on Apr 6, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,057 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1006986?
The FCC record lists MID-RIVERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC. of Circle, MT as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001646587. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Montana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 87-ANM-0143-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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 3, 4, 5.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1006986?
Its registered overall height above ground is 74 m (243 ft), and 1,330 m (4,364 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1006986?
The registered owner is MID-RIVERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1006986?
It is located near Ryegate, Golden Valley County, Montana at 15.2 MI NE (46.49111, -109.09528). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1985.
What type of structure is 1006986?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Golden Valley County, MT?
Golden Valley County has 6 FCC-registered antenna structures, 4 of them constructed — the 53rd-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1006986, 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 1006986, Ryegate, Golden Valley County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/ryegate-1006986 (data as of October 13, 2026).