Lattice tower 1260853 — Turtle Lake, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1260853 — lattice tower near Turtle Lake, North Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1260853 is a 55 m (180 ft) lattice tower near Turtle Lake, McLean County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 19, 2007. 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) | 1260853 |
| Unique system identifier | 2660110 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 19, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Jun 11, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AGL-20530-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
Northwest Dakota Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001608306
Holds 64 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 589 16th Avenue NW
- City
- Turtle Lake
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58559
- County
- McLean County
- County FIPS
- 38055
- Coordinates
- 47.50006, -100.88786
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1260853 compared with others?
At 55 m, structure 1260853 is about 33% below the 81 m average across the 40 structures registered in McLean County. It is about 32% below the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 24% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 52 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 55 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 597 m, which puts the top of the structure 652 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1260853, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Turtle Lake in McLean County, North Dakota, at coordinates 47.50006, -100.88786, with the site address filed as "589 16th Avenue NW". McLean County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 27 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 Wilton, ND · 1031568, a guyed tower at 152 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 1260853 on Jun 11, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,214 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1260853?
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 2023-AGL-20530-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 1260853?
Its registered overall height above ground is 55 m (180 ft), and 652 m (2,139 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1260853?
The registered owner is Northwest Dakota Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership, which holds 64 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1260853?
It is located near Turtle Lake, McLean County, North Dakota at 589 16th Avenue NW (47.50006, -100.88786). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 19, 2007.
What type of structure is 1260853?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in McLean County, ND?
McLean County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 14th-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 1260853, Turtle Lake, McLean County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/turtle-lake-1260853 (data as of October 13, 2026).