Lattice tower 1273030 — Fairfield, ND
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273030 — lattice tower near Fairfield, North Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273030 is a 78 m (256 ft) lattice tower near Fairfield, Billings County, North Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Aug 20, 2010. It is registered to Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership, which holds 62 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1273030 |
| Unique system identifier | 2672377 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Registration issued | May 18, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AGL-8558-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001608264
Holds 62 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16th St W
- City
- Fairfield
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58627
- County
- Billings County
- County FIPS
- 38007
- Coordinates
- 47.18364, -103.22150
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1273030 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1273030 is about 25% below the 104 m average across the 11 structures registered in Billings County. It is roughly in line with the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 854 m, which puts the top of the structure 932 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1273030, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fairfield in Billings County, North Dakota, at coordinates 47.18364, -103.22150, with the site address filed as "16th St W". Billings County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 44th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 5 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 South Heart, ND · 1050833, a tower at 198 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1273030 on May 18, 2017. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 144 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1273030?
The FCC record lists Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001608264. Across the registry it holds 62 structure registrations, the 301st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 62 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (29 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-AGL-8558-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1273030?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (256 ft), and 932 m (3,056 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1273030?
The registered owner is Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership, which holds 62 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1273030?
It is located near Fairfield, Billings County, North Dakota at 16th St W (47.18364, -103.22150). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Aug 20, 2010.
What type of structure is 1273030?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Billings County, ND?
Billings County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 5 of them constructed — the 44th-largest count among 53 counties in North Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1273030, 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 1273030, Fairfield, Billings County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/fairfield-1273030 (data as of October 13, 2026).