Monopole 1291553 — Bismarck, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291553 — monopole near Bismarck, North Dakota. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291553 is a 18 m (59 ft) monopole near Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 3, 2014. It is registered to Bismarck MSA Limited Partnership, which holds 32 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1291553 |
| Unique system identifier | 2691070 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 3, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Dec 8, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AGL-9730-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
Bismarck MSA Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001606532
Holds 32 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Iowa Lane
- City
- Bismarck
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58503
- County
- Burleigh County
- County FIPS
- 38015
- Coordinates
- 46.83867, -100.75975
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1291553 compared with others?
At 18 m, structure 1291553 is about 28% of the 65 m average across the 86 structures registered in Burleigh County. It is about 22% of the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 43% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 15 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 18 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 544 m, which puts the top of the structure 562 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1291553, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bismarck in Burleigh County, North Dakota, at coordinates 46.83867, -100.75975, with the site address filed as "Iowa Lane". Burleigh County has 86 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 66 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 Saint Anthony, ND · 1038718, a guyed tower at 349 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 1291553 on Dec 8, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,214 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1291553?
The FCC record lists Bismarck MSA Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001606532. Across the registry it holds 32 structure registrations, the 499th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 32 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (12 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AGL-9730-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 1291553?
Its registered overall height above ground is 18 m (59 ft), and 562 m (1,844 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1291553?
The registered owner is Bismarck MSA Limited Partnership, which holds 32 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1291553?
It is located near Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota at Iowa Lane (46.83867, -100.75975). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 3, 2014.
What type of structure is 1291553?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Burleigh County, ND?
Burleigh County has 86 FCC-registered antenna structures, 66 of them constructed — the 4th-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 1291553, Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/bismarck-1291553 (data as of October 13, 2026).