Tower 1253430 — Kongsberg, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1253430 — tower (type not specified) near Kongsberg, 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 1253430 is a 67 m (220 ft) tower near Kongsberg, McLean County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 15, 2012. It is registered to Western Area Power Administration, which holds 25 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1253430 |
| Unique system identifier | 2652595 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Apr 9, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-AGL-1386-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
Western Area Power Administration
Lakewood, CO · FRN 0006159750
Holds 25 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 7 kM West of Butte, ND, near FAP 53
- City
- Kongsberg
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58778
- County
- McLean County
- County FIPS
- 38055
- Coordinates
- 47.81361, -100.76611
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1253430 compared with others?
At 67 m, structure 1253430 is about 18% below the 81 m average across the 40 structures registered in McLean County. It is about 17% below the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 67 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 700 m, which puts the top of the structure 767 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1253430, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kongsberg in McLean County, North Dakota, at coordinates 47.81361, -100.76611, with the site address filed as "7 kM West of Butte, ND, near FAP 53". McLean County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 27 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 Ruso, ND · 1306886, a guyed tower at 127 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 1253430 on Apr 9, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,213 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1253430?
The FCC record lists Western Area Power Administration of Lakewood, CO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006159750. Across the registry it holds 25 structure registrations, including 5 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (16 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-AGL-1386-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 1253430?
Its registered overall height above ground is 67 m (220 ft), and 767 m (2,516 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1253430?
The registered owner is Western Area Power Administration, which holds 25 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1253430?
It is located near Kongsberg, McLean County, North Dakota at 7 kM West of Butte, ND, near FAP 53 (47.81361, -100.76611). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 15, 2012.
What type of structure is 1253430?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in McLean County, ND?
McLean County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 14th-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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1253430, Kongsberg, McLean County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/kongsberg-1253430 (data as of October 20, 2026).