Guyed tower 1038716 — Minot, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038716 — guyed tower near Minot, North Dakota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038716 is a 330 m (1,081 ft) guyed tower near Minot, Ward County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 25, 1983. It is registered to Nexstar Media Inc., which holds 142 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1038716 |
| Unique system identifier | 602904 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 25, 1983 |
| Registration issued | Jan 5, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-14630-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 15 |
| 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
Irving, TX · FRN 0009961889
Holds 142 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 0.2 mi SW (230 deg) of intersection between 177th Ave SW and 30th St SW.
- City
- Minot
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58701
- County
- Ward County
- County FIPS
- 38101
- Coordinates
- 48.05000, -101.34267
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1038716 compared with others?
At 330 m, structure 1038716 is about 4.3 times the 77 m average across the 113 structures registered in Ward County. It is about 4.1 times the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 3.1 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 305 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 330 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 628 m, which puts the top of the structure 958 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1038716, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Minot in Ward County, North Dakota, at coordinates 48.05000, -101.34267, with the site address filed as "0.2 mi SW (230 deg) of intersection between 177th Ave SW and 30th St SW.". 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 · 1037968, a guyed tower at 299 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 1038716 on Jan 5, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,214 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1038716?
The FCC record lists Nexstar Media Inc. of Irving, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009961889. Across the registry it holds 142 structure registrations, the 149th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (67 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-14630-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1038716?
Its registered overall height above ground is 330 m (1,081 ft), and 958 m (3,142 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1038716?
The registered owner is Nexstar Media Inc., which holds 142 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1038716?
It is located near Minot, Ward County, North Dakota at 0.2 mi SW (230 deg) of intersection between 177th Ave SW and 30th St SW. (48.05000, -101.34267). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 25, 1983.
What type of structure is 1038716?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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 1038716, Minot, Ward County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/minot-1038716 (data as of October 13, 2026).