Tower 1039539 — Wahpeton, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1039539 — tower (type not specified) near Wahpeton, 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 1039539 is a 111 m (364 ft) tower near Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1972. It is registered to OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY, which holds 26 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1039539 |
| Unique system identifier | 603293 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1972 |
| Registration issued | Mar 6, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 72-RM-191-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| 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
Fergus Falls, MN · FRN 0002650521
Holds 26 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWP 133 R47W 2 MI N
- City
- Wahpeton
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58075
- County
- Richland County
- County FIPS
- 38077
- Coordinates
- 46.28833, -96.59917
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Tansem, MN · 1049364336 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Tansem, MN · 1253740218 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
- Tansem, MN · 1254641218 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1039539 compared with others?
At 111 m, structure 1039539 is about 33% above the 83 m average across the 28 structures registered in Richland County. It is about 38% above the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 46% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 110 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 111 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 294 m, which puts the top of the structure 405 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1039539, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wahpeton in Richland County, North Dakota, at coordinates 46.28833, -96.59917, with the site address filed as "TWP 133 R47W 2 MI N". Richland County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 25 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 Tansem, MN · 1049364, a guyed tower at 336 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 1039539 on Mar 6, 1998. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,213 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1039539?
The FCC record lists OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY of Fergus Falls, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002650521. Across the registry it holds 26 structure registrations, including 13 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (24 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 72-RM-191-OE, 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 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1039539?
Its registered overall height above ground is 111 m (364 ft), and 405 m (1,330 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1039539?
The registered owner is OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY, which holds 26 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1039539?
It is located near Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota at TWP 133 R47W 2 MI N (46.28833, -96.59917). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1972.
What type of structure is 1039539?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Richland County, ND?
Richland County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 16th-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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1039539, Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/wahpeton-1039539 (data as of October 20, 2026).