Tower 1239279 — Thompson, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1239279 — tower (type not specified) near Thompson, 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 1239279 is a 61 m (200 ft) tower near Thompson, Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 30, 1998. It is registered to Pinnacle Towers Acquisition LLC, which holds 727 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1239279 |
| Unique system identifier | 2637763 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 30, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Jan 26, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AGL-3248-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Pinnacle Towers Acquisition LLC
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0009728882
Holds 727 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1204 8th Ave. NE
- City
- Thompson
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58278
- County
- Grand Forks County
- County FIPS
- 38035
- Coordinates
- 47.79525, -97.08814
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1239279 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1239279 is roughly in line with the 66 m average across the 48 structures registered in Grand Forks County. It is about 24% below 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 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 261 m, which puts the top of the structure 322 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1239279, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Thompson in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, at coordinates 47.79525, -97.08814, with the site address filed as "1204 8th Ave. NE". Grand Forks County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 33 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 East Grand Forks, MN · 1034780, a guyed tower at 154 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 1239279 on Jan 26, 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 1239279?
The FCC record lists Pinnacle Towers Acquisition LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009728882. Across the registry it holds 727 structure registrations, the 39th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (540 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AGL-3248-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1239279?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (200 ft), and 322 m (1,055 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1239279?
The registered owner is Pinnacle Towers Acquisition LLC, which holds 727 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1239279?
It is located near Thompson, Grand Forks County, North Dakota at 1204 8th Ave. NE (47.79525, -97.08814). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 30, 1998.
What type of structure is 1239279?
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 Grand Forks County, ND?
Grand Forks County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1239279, Thompson, Grand Forks County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/thompson-1239279 (data as of October 13, 2026).