Lattice tower 1291978 — Wishek, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291978 — lattice tower near Wishek, North Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291978 is a 78 m (256 ft) lattice tower near Wishek, McIntosh County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 23, 2014. It is registered to SBA Towers V, LLC, which holds 373 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1291978 |
| Unique system identifier | 2691495 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 23, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Nov 28, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AGL-14353-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0022439178
Holds 373 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8175 Hwy 3 (ND15840-B)
- City
- Wishek
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58495
- County
- McIntosh County
- County FIPS
- 38051
- Coordinates
- 46.23628, -99.56672
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1291978 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1291978 is roughly in line with the 72 m average across the 12 structures registered in McIntosh County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 618 m, which puts the top of the structure 696 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1291978, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wishek in McIntosh County, North Dakota, at coordinates 46.23628, -99.56672, with the site address filed as "8175 Hwy 3 (ND15840-B)". McIntosh County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 42nd-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 11 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 Napoleon, ND · 1260110, a tower at 298 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 1291978 on Nov 28, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,214 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1291978?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers V, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022439178. Across the registry it holds 373 structure registrations, the 65th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (123 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AGL-14353-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 1291978?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (256 ft), and 696 m (2,283 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1291978?
The registered owner is SBA Towers V, LLC, which holds 373 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1291978?
It is located near Wishek, McIntosh County, North Dakota at 8175 Hwy 3 (ND15840-B) (46.23628, -99.56672). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 23, 2014.
What type of structure is 1291978?
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 McIntosh County, ND?
McIntosh County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 42nd-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 1291978, Wishek, McIntosh County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/wishek-1291978 (data as of October 13, 2026).