Guyed tower 1292659 — Broken Bow, NE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1292659 — guyed tower near Broken Bow, Nebraska. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1292659 is a 92 m (301 ft) guyed tower near Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 23, 2014. It is registered to Great Plains Communications, Inc., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1292659 |
| Unique system identifier | 2692176 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 23, 2014 |
| Registration issued | May 30, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-ACE-2276-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | Other (3) |
| Marking notes | FAA Style E w/Flashing L-810 |
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
Great Plains Communications, Inc.
Blair, NE · FRN 0004381380
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SW/4, SE/4, Section 32, T17N, R20W; 0.48 miles SSW of Jct SR2 & SR21
- City
- Broken Bow
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68822
- County
- Custer County
- County FIPS
- 31041
- Coordinates
- 41.39528, -99.64194
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1292659 compared with others?
At 92 m, structure 1292659 is about 11% above the 82 m average across the 56 structures registered in Custer County. It is about 19% above the Nebraska average of 77 m across 2,685 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 14% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 90 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 92 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 792 m, which puts the top of the structure 884 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1292659, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Broken Bow in Custer County, Nebraska, at coordinates 41.39528, -99.64194, with the site address filed as "SW/4, SE/4, Section 32, T17N, R20W; 0.48 miles SSW of Jct SR2 & SR21". Custer County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 46 of them are marked constructed. Nebraska as a whole has 2,685 registrations, the 28th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Comstock, NE · 1287521, a guyed tower at 230 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 1292659 on May 30, 2019. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,067 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1292659?
The FCC record lists Great Plains Communications, Inc. of Blair, NE as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004381380. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Nebraska. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-ACE-2276-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 3, is listed on the FCC registration form as "Other". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1292659?
Its registered overall height above ground is 92 m (301 ft), and 884 m (2,900 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1292659?
The registered owner is Great Plains Communications, Inc., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1292659?
It is located near Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska at SW/4, SE/4, Section 32, T17N, R20W; 0.48 miles SSW of Jct SR2 & SR21 (41.39528, -99.64194). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 23, 2014.
What type of structure is 1292659?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Custer County, NE?
Custer County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 9th-largest count among 93 counties in Nebraska.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1292659, Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/broken-bow-1292659 (data as of October 6, 2026).