3-tower array 1045307 — Fargo, ND
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1045307 — antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) near Fargo, North Dakota.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1045307 is a 82 m (270 ft) 3-tower array near Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Mar 24, 1981, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on May 31, 2011. It is registered to FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY DBA = WDAY-TV, which holds 12 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1045307 |
| Unique system identifier | 607977 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) (3TA3) |
| Date constructed | Mar 24, 1981 |
| Registration issued | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Date dismantled | May 31, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-6011-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY DBA = WDAY-TV
Fargo, ND · FRN 0002480085
Holds 12 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 3 - STATE ROUTE # 10, 4.0 MILES WEST
- City
- Fargo
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58078
- County
- Cass County
- County FIPS
- 38017
- Coordinates
- 46.87778, -96.88556
Within ~40 km
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- Vance, ND · 1253958503 m
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How tall is structure 1045307 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1045307 is roughly in line with the 77 m average across the 138 structures registered in Cass County. It is roughly in line with the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 377 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA3), the average overall height is 82 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 81 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 274 m, which puts the top of the structure 357 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1045307, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fargo in Cass County, North Dakota, at coordinates 46.87778, -96.88556, with the site address filed as "TWR 3 - STATE ROUTE # 10, 4.0 MILES WEST". Cass County has 138 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 89 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 Vance, ND · 1253958, a tower at 503 m (canceled).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1045307 on Mar 19, 2013. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 128 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1045307?
The FCC record lists FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY DBA = WDAY-TV of Fargo, ND as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002480085. Across the registry it holds 12 structure registrations, including 9 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-6011-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1045307?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (270 ft), and 357 m (1,170 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1045307?
The registered owner is FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY DBA = WDAY-TV, which holds 12 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1045307?
It is located near Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota at TWR 3 - STATE ROUTE # 10, 4.0 MILES WEST (46.87778, -96.88556). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Mar 24, 1981.
What type of structure is 1045307?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA3, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3)". 377 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Cass County, ND?
Cass County has 138 FCC-registered antenna structures, 89 of them constructed — the 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 1045307, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/fargo-1045307 (data as of October 13, 2026).