Guyed tower 1038761 — Minot, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038761 — 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 1038761 is a 198 m (651 ft) guyed tower near Minot, Ward County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 28, 1984. 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) | 1038761 |
| Unique system identifier | 602939 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 28, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Jan 11, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-275-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
- N OF CR 20 (177 AVE S); 4.1 MI W OF 83
- City
- Minot
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58701
- County
- Ward County
- County FIPS
- 38101
- Coordinates
- 48.05306, -101.38528
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1038761 compared with others?
At 198 m, structure 1038761 is about 2.6 times the 77 m average across the 113 structures registered in Ward County. It is about 2.5 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 86% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 184 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 198 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 646 m, which puts the top of the structure 845 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1038761, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Minot in Ward County, North Dakota, at coordinates 48.05306, -101.38528, with the site address filed as "N OF CR 20 (177 AVE S); 4.1 MI W OF 83". 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 · 1038716, a guyed tower at 330 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 1038761 on Jan 11, 2018. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,214 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1038761?
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 2018-AGL-275-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1038761?
Its registered overall height above ground is 198 m (651 ft), and 845 m (2,771 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1038761?
The registered owner is FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY DBA WDAY TV, which holds 12 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1038761?
It is located near Minot, Ward County, North Dakota at N OF CR 20 (177 AVE S); 4.1 MI W OF 83 (48.05306, -101.38528). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 28, 1984.
What type of structure is 1038761?
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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038761, 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 1038761, Minot, Ward County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/minot-1038761 (data as of October 13, 2026).