Tower 1272312 — Oconto, NE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1272312 — tower (type not specified) near Oconto, Nebraska. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1272312 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Oconto, Custer County, Nebraska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 21, 2010. It is registered to CUSTER, COUNTY OF.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1272312 |
| Unique system identifier | 2671659 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 21, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Dec 15, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-ACE-1127-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
CUSTER, COUNTY OF
Broken Bow, NE · FRN 0003335783
Location
- Address
- 2 MILES SOUTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIWAY 21
- City
- Oconto
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68860
- County
- Custer County
- County FIPS
- 31041
- Coordinates
- 41.08992, -99.76019
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1272312 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1272312 is about 18% above the 82 m average across the 56 structures registered in Custer County. It is about 26% above the Nebraska average of 77 m across 2,687 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 827 m, which puts the top of the structure 925 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1272312, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Oconto in Custer County, Nebraska, at coordinates 41.08992, -99.76019, with the site address filed as "2 MILES SOUTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIWAY 21". 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 2,687 registrations, the 28th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Lexington, NE · 1249815, a tower at 291 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 1272312 on Dec 15, 2009. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,068 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1272312?
The FCC record lists CUSTER, COUNTY OF of Broken Bow, NE as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003335783.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-ACE-1127-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1272312?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 925 m (3,033 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1272312?
The registered owner is CUSTER, COUNTY OF.
Where is antenna structure 1272312?
It is located near Oconto, Custer County, Nebraska at 2 MILES SOUTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIWAY 21 (41.08992, -99.76019). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 21, 2010.
What type of structure is 1272312?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1272312, 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 1272312, Oconto, Custer County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/oconto-1272312 (data as of October 13, 2026).