Pole 1041546 — Townsend, MT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1041546 — pole near Townsend, Montana. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1041546 is a 18 m (59 ft) pole near Townsend, Broadwater County, Montana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1996. It is registered to NorthWestern Corporation, which holds 72 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1041546 |
| Unique system identifier | 604918 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Oct 29, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ANM-0078-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
- 316 N SPRUCE ST
- City
- Townsend
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59644
- County
- Broadwater County
- County FIPS
- 30007
- Coordinates
- 46.32333, -111.52056
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1041546 compared with others?
At 18 m, structure 1041546 is about half of the 36 m average across the 12 structures registered in Broadwater County. It is about 34% of the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 registrations. Among the 16,546 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about 42% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 12 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 18 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,165 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,183 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1041546, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Townsend in Broadwater County, Montana, at coordinates 46.32333, -111.52056, with the site address filed as "316 N SPRUCE ST". Broadwater County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 41st-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 7 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 Three Forks, MT · 1240789, a guyed tower at 139 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 1041546 on Oct 29, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,057 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1041546?
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-0078-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 1041546?
Its registered overall height above ground is 18 m (59 ft), and 1,183 m (3,881 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1041546?
The registered owner is NorthWestern Corporation, which holds 72 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1041546?
It is located near Townsend, Broadwater County, Montana at 316 N SPRUCE ST (46.32333, -111.52056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1996.
What type of structure is 1041546?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,546 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Broadwater County, MT?
Broadwater County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them constructed — the 41st-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1041546, 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 1041546, Townsend, Broadwater County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/townsend-1041546 (data as of October 13, 2026).