Lattice tower 1289266 — Superior, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1289266 — lattice tower near Superior, Wisconsin. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1289266 is a 34 m (113 ft) lattice tower near Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1983. It is registered to BNSF Railway Co., which holds 1,075 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1289266 |
| Unique system identifier | 2688695 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1983 |
| Registration issued | Jun 21, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AGL-2775-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 2 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Kansas City, KS · FRN 0004772877
Holds 1,075 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2304 N. 28th St. BNSF Yard - Light tower 8
- City
- Superior
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54880
- County
- Douglas County
- County FIPS
- 55031
- Coordinates
- 46.69272, -92.11325
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1289266 compared with others?
At 34 m, structure 1289266 is about half of the 71 m average across the 82 structures registered in Douglas County. It is about half of the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 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 half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 31 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 34 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 203 m, which puts the top of the structure 237 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1289266, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Superior in Douglas County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 46.69272, -92.11325, with the site address filed as "2304 N. 28th St. BNSF Yard - Light tower 8". Douglas County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 63 of them are marked constructed. Wisconsin as a whole has 5,115 registrations, the 13th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Duluth, MN · 1031880, a tower at 256 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 1289266 on Jun 21, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1289266?
The FCC record lists BNSF Railway Co. of Kansas City, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004772877. Across the registry it holds 1,075 structure registrations, the 26th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (313 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AGL-2775-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 2.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1289266?
Its registered overall height above ground is 34 m (113 ft), and 237 m (778 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1289266?
The registered owner is BNSF Railway Co., which holds 1,075 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1289266?
It is located near Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin at 2304 N. 28th St. BNSF Yard - Light tower 8 (46.69272, -92.11325). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1983.
What type of structure is 1289266?
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 Douglas County, WI?
Douglas County has 82 FCC-registered antenna structures, 63 of them constructed — the 21st-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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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 1289266, Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/superior-1289266 (data as of October 13, 2026).