Tower 1039843 — Alpena, ND
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1039843 — tower (type not specified) near Alpena, North Dakota. 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 1039843 is a 69 m (226 ft) tower near Alpena, North Dakota. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1995. It is registered to BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1039843 |
| Unique system identifier | 104055 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Mar 6, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AGL-2114-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE
Bismarck, ND
Location
- Address
- 8 MI W
- City
- Alpena
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 57382
- County FIPS
- 46073
- Coordinates
- 44.18417, -98.51694
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Alpena, SD · 1042456262 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Alpena, SD · 1042149262 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1039843 compared with others?
At 69 m, structure 1039843 is about 14% below the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 67 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 69 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 448 m, which puts the top of the structure 517 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1039843, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alpena, North Dakota, at coordinates 44.18417, -98.51694, with the site address filed as "8 MI W". North Dakota as a whole has 1,605 registrations, the 37th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Alpena, SD · 1042456, a guyed tower at 262 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1039843 on Mar 6, 1998. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 32 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1039843?
The FCC record lists BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE of Bismarck, ND as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-AGL-2114-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1039843?
Its registered overall height above ground is 69 m (226 ft), and 517 m (1,696 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1039843?
The registered owner is BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE.
Where is antenna structure 1039843?
It is located near Alpena, North Dakota at 8 MI W (44.18417, -98.51694). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1995.
What type of structure is 1039843?
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.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1039843, 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 1039843, Alpena, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/alpena-1039843 (data as of October 13, 2026).