Tower 1039782 — Benedict, ND
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1039782 — tower (type not specified) near Benedict, 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 1039782 is a 44 m (143 ft) tower near Benedict, Ward County, North Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1964, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 11, 2004. It is registered to Qwest Corporation, which holds 45 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1039782 |
| Unique system identifier | 603499 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1964 |
| Registration issued | Nov 9, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 11, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 74-RM-265-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
Littleton, CO · FRN 0003746757
Holds 45 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6.5 MI N
- City
- Benedict
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58781
- County
- Ward County
- County FIPS
- 38101
- Coordinates
- 47.92222, -101.07750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1039782 compared with others?
At 44 m, structure 1039782 is about 43% below the 77 m average across the 113 structures registered in Ward County. It is about half of 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 about 43% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 38 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 44 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 668 m, which puts the top of the structure 711 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1039782, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Benedict in Ward County, North Dakota, at coordinates 47.92222, -101.07750, with the site address filed as "6.5 MI N". Ward County has 113 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 83 of them are marked constructed. 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 Minot, ND · 1038716, a guyed tower at 330 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1039782 on Nov 9, 2005. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 128 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1039782?
The FCC record lists Qwest Corporation of Littleton, CO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003746757. Across the registry it holds 45 structure registrations, the 371st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 2 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (36 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 74-RM-265-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 1039782?
Its registered overall height above ground is 44 m (143 ft), and 711 m (2,333 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1039782?
The registered owner is Qwest Corporation, which holds 45 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1039782?
It is located near Benedict, Ward County, North Dakota at 6.5 MI N (47.92222, -101.07750). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1964.
What type of structure is 1039782?
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 Ward County, ND?
Ward County has 113 FCC-registered antenna structures, 83 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 53 counties in North Dakota.
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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 1039782, Benedict, Ward County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/benedict-1039782 (data as of October 13, 2026).