Tower 1048753 — Rugby, ND
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1048753 — tower (type not specified) near Rugby, 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 1048753 is a 82 m (270 ft) tower near Rugby, Pierce County, North Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Oct 13, 1988, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 11, 2009. It is registered to Midcontinent Communications, which holds 21 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1048753 |
| Unique system identifier | 610633 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 13, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 11, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 88-AGL-1644-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
Sioux Falls, SD · FRN 0002621951
Holds 21 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- WITHIN CITY LIMITS
- City
- Rugby
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58368
- County
- Pierce County
- County FIPS
- 38069
- Coordinates
- 48.35944, -99.98889
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1048753 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1048753 is about 32% above the 62 m average across the 17 structures registered in Pierce County. It is roughly in line with the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 469 m, which puts the top of the structure 552 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1048753, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rugby in Pierce County, North Dakota, at coordinates 48.35944, -99.98889, with the site address filed as "WITHIN CITY LIMITS". Pierce County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 31st-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 10 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 Rugby, ND · 1291969, a guyed tower at 125 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1048753 on Jun 8, 2010. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 128 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1048753?
The FCC record lists Midcontinent Communications of Sioux Falls, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002621951. Across the registry it holds 21 structure registrations, including 13 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (20 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 88-AGL-1644-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1048753?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (270 ft), and 552 m (1,809 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1048753?
The registered owner is Midcontinent Communications, which holds 21 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1048753?
It is located near Rugby, Pierce County, North Dakota at WITHIN CITY LIMITS (48.35944, -99.98889). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Oct 13, 1988.
What type of structure is 1048753?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Pierce County, ND?
Pierce County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them constructed — the 31st-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 1048753, Rugby, Pierce County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/rugby-1048753 (data as of October 13, 2026).