Guyed tower 1297127 — Williston, ND
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297127 — guyed tower near Williston, North Dakota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297127 is a 93 m (304 ft) guyed tower near Williston, McKenzie County, North Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Nov 24, 2015, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 16, 2025. It is registered to Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC, which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297127 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696646 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 16, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-10593-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
Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC
Minot, ND · FRN 0023129786
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NW/4, SE/4, Section 31, T151N R95W
- City
- Williston
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58847
- County
- McKenzie County
- County FIPS
- 38053
- Coordinates
- 47.85383, -102.88669
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297127 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1297127 is about 18% above the 79 m average across the 68 structures registered in McKenzie County. It is about 15% above the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 13% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 762 m, which puts the top of the structure 855 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297127, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Williston in McKenzie County, North Dakota, at coordinates 47.85383, -102.88669, with the site address filed as "NW/4, SE/4, Section 31, T151N R95W". 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 Four Bears, ND · 1291384, a guyed tower at 137 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1297127 on Aug 13, 2025. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 128 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1297127?
The FCC record lists Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC of Minot, ND as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023129786. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 11 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (9 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-10593-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 1297127?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (304 ft), and 855 m (2,803 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297127?
The registered owner is Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC, which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297127?
It is located near Williston, McKenzie County, North Dakota at NW/4, SE/4, Section 31, T151N R95W (47.85383, -102.88669). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Nov 24, 2015.
What type of structure is 1297127?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1297127, Williston, McKenzie County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/williston-1297127 (data as of October 13, 2026).