Lattice tower 1286296 — Watford City, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286296 — lattice tower near Watford City, North Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286296 is a 82 m (269 ft) lattice tower near Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 27, 2013. It is registered to Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership, which holds 62 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286296 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685724 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 27, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Jan 6, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-10383-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
Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001608264
Holds 62 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ND HIGHWAY 1806
- City
- Watford City
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58854
- County
- McKenzie County
- County FIPS
- 38053
- Coordinates
- 47.90914, -103.19906
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286296 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1286296 is roughly in line with the 79 m average across the 68 structures registered in McKenzie County. It is roughly in line with the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 13% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 625 m, which puts the top of the structure 707 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286296, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Watford City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, at coordinates 47.90914, -103.19906, with the site address filed as "ND HIGHWAY 1806". McKenzie County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 44 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 Watford City, ND · 1031572, 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 1286296 on Jan 6, 2016. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,213 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1286296?
The FCC record lists Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001608264. Across the registry it holds 62 structure registrations, the 301st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 62 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (29 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-10383-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 1286296?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (269 ft), and 707 m (2,318 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286296?
The registered owner is Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership, which holds 62 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286296?
It is located near Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota at ND HIGHWAY 1806 (47.90914, -103.19906). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 27, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286296?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in McKenzie County, ND?
McKenzie County has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, 44 of them constructed — the 5th-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 1286296, Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/watford-city-1286296 (data as of October 20, 2026).