Tower 1040561 — Stanton, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040561 — tower (type not specified) near Stanton, 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 1040561 is a 86 m (281 ft) tower near Stanton, Mercer County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 1995. It is registered to WEST RIVER TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1040561 |
| Unique system identifier | 604108 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Mar 13, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AGL-2567-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
WEST RIVER TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE
Hazen, ND · FRN 0002477651
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4.2 MI SSW
- City
- Stanton
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58571
- County
- Mercer County
- County FIPS
- 38057
- Coordinates
- 47.26972, -101.42806
Within ~40 km
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- Hazen, ND · 1038233128 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
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- Beulah, ND · 1311767127 m
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- Hazen, ND · 1323520127 m
Guyed tower · Canceled
- Hazen, ND · 1311712127 m
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
- Beulah, ND · 1292492127 m
Guyed tower · Canceled
How tall is structure 1040561 compared with others?
At 86 m, structure 1040561 is roughly in line with the 81 m average across the 42 structures registered in Mercer 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 about 12% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 86 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 621 m, which puts the top of the structure 707 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1040561, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Stanton in Mercer County, North Dakota, at coordinates 47.26972, -101.42806, with the site address filed as "4.2 MI SSW". Mercer County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 31 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 Hazen, ND · 1038233, a tower at 128 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 1040561 on Mar 13, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,214 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1040561?
The FCC record lists WEST RIVER TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE of Hazen, ND as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002477651. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 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 95-AGL-2567-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 1040561?
Its registered overall height above ground is 86 m (281 ft), and 707 m (2,319 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1040561?
The registered owner is WEST RIVER TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1040561?
It is located near Stanton, Mercer County, North Dakota at 4.2 MI SSW (47.26972, -101.42806). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 1, 1995.
What type of structure is 1040561?
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 Mercer County, ND?
Mercer County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 13th-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 1040561, Stanton, Mercer County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/stanton-1040561 (data as of October 13, 2026).