Lattice tower 1296440 — Upham, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296440 — lattice tower near Upham, North Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296440 is a 79 m (259 ft) lattice tower near Upham, McHenry County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 27, 2017. It is registered to North Central RSA 2 of North Dakota Limited Partnership, which holds 20 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296440 |
| Unique system identifier | 2695959 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Dec 9, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-9178-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
North Central RSA 2 of North Dakota Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001608280
Holds 20 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 81st Street North
- City
- Upham
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58789
- County
- McHenry County
- County FIPS
- 38049
- Coordinates
- 48.58978, -100.73481
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296440 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1296440 is about 10% above the 72 m average across the 24 structures registered in McHenry County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 443 m, which puts the top of the structure 522 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296440, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Upham in McHenry County, North Dakota, at coordinates 48.58978, -100.73481, with the site address filed as "81st Street North". McHenry County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 18 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 Upham, ND · 1291988, a guyed tower at 123 m (canceled).
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 1296440 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 1296440?
The FCC record lists North Central RSA 2 of North Dakota Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001608280. Across the registry it holds 20 structure registrations, including 20 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (12 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-9178-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1296440?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (259 ft), and 522 m (1,712 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296440?
The registered owner is North Central RSA 2 of North Dakota Limited Partnership, which holds 20 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296440?
It is located near Upham, McHenry County, North Dakota at 81st Street North (48.58978, -100.73481). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 27, 2017.
What type of structure is 1296440?
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 McHenry County, ND?
McHenry County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them constructed — the 21st-largest count among 53 counties in North Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296440, 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 1296440, Upham, McHenry County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/upham-1296440 (data as of October 13, 2026).