Monopole 1299481 — Watford City, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299481 — monopole near Watford City, North Dakota. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299481 is a 26 m (86 ft) monopole near Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 28, 2016. 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) | 1299481 |
| Unique system identifier | 2699000 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 28, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Jun 6, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AGL-2002-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
Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0001608264
Holds 62 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Main St. S
- City
- Watford City
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58854
- County
- McKenzie County
- County FIPS
- 38053
- Coordinates
- 47.78178, -103.28817
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1299481 compared with others?
At 26 m, structure 1299481 is about 33% of the 79 m average across the 68 structures registered in McKenzie County. It is about 33% of the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 24,665 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 37% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 24 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 26 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 632 m, which puts the top of the structure 658 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1299481, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Watford City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, at coordinates 47.78178, -103.28817, with the site address filed as "Main St. S". 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 1299481 on Jun 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 1299481?
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 2016-AGL-2002-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 1299481?
Its registered overall height above ground is 26 m (86 ft), and 658 m (2,160 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1299481?
The registered owner is Badlands Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership, which holds 62 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1299481?
It is located near Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota at Main St. S (47.78178, -103.28817). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 28, 2016.
What type of structure is 1299481?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,665 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1299481, weekly bulk file.
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 1299481, Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/watford-city-1299481 (data as of October 20, 2026).