Monopole 1291496 — Minot, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291496 — monopole near Minot, North Dakota. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291496 is a 33 m (109 ft) monopole near Minot, Ward County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 23, 2014. It is registered to Northwest Dakota Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership, which holds 64 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1291496 |
| Unique system identifier | 2691013 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 23, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Dec 9, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AGL-9688-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 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
Northwest Dakota Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001608306
Holds 64 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 22nd Avenue NW
- City
- Minot
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58703
- County
- Ward County
- County FIPS
- 38101
- Coordinates
- 48.26008, -101.31025
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1291496 compared with others?
At 33 m, structure 1291496 is about 43% of the 77 m average across the 113 structures registered in Ward County. It is about 41% of the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 21% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 30 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 33 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 530 m, which puts the top of the structure 563 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1291496, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Minot in Ward County, North Dakota, at coordinates 48.26008, -101.31025, with the site address filed as "22nd Avenue NW". 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 1291496 on Dec 9, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,214 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1291496?
The FCC record lists Northwest Dakota Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001608306. Across the registry it holds 64 structure registrations, the 292nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 64 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (19 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AGL-9688-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1291496?
Its registered overall height above ground is 33 m (109 ft), and 563 m (1,847 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1291496?
The registered owner is Northwest Dakota Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership, which holds 64 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1291496?
It is located near Minot, Ward County, North Dakota at 22nd Avenue NW (48.26008, -101.31025). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 23, 2014.
What type of structure is 1291496?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 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 1291496, 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 1291496, Minot, Ward County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/minot-1291496 (data as of October 13, 2026).