Lattice tower 1285481 — Wheelock, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285481 — lattice tower near Wheelock, North Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285481 is a 90 m (296 ft) lattice tower near Wheelock, Williams County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 2013. It is registered to BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, which holds 42 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285481 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684909 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Sep 7, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-9256-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
BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE
Bismarck, ND · FRN 0002469658
Holds 42 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6381 121st Avenue NW
- City
- Wheelock
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58849
- County
- Williams County
- County FIPS
- 38105
- Coordinates
- 48.33950, -103.30564
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285481 compared with others?
At 90 m, structure 1285481 is about 17% above the 77 m average across the 116 structures registered in Williams County. It is about 12% above 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% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 88 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 90 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 724 m, which puts the top of the structure 814 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285481, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wheelock in Williams County, North Dakota, at coordinates 48.33950, -103.30564, with the site address filed as "6381 121st Avenue NW". Williams County has 116 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 99 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 Tioga, ND · 1025258, a tower at 152 m (granted (not yet 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 1285481 on Sep 7, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,214 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1285481?
The FCC record lists BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE of Bismarck, ND as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002469658. Across the registry it holds 42 structure registrations, the 397th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 26 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (25 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-9256-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 1285481?
Its registered overall height above ground is 90 m (296 ft), and 814 m (2,671 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285481?
The registered owner is BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, which holds 42 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285481?
It is located near Wheelock, Williams County, North Dakota at 6381 121st Avenue NW (48.33950, -103.30564). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 2013.
What type of structure is 1285481?
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 Williams County, ND?
Williams County has 116 FCC-registered antenna structures, 99 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 53 counties in North Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285481, 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 1285481, Wheelock, Williams County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/wheelock-1285481 (data as of October 13, 2026).