Structure 1261256 — Sheridan, WY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261256 — unspecified structure near Sheridan, Wyoming.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261256 is a 90 m (296 ft) structure near Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 28, 2008. It is registered to Basin Electric Power Cooperative, which holds 42 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261256 |
| Unique system identifier | 2660603 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Jul 28, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Sep 7, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-ANM-3906-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
- 13.8 miles Northeast
- City
- Sheridan
- State
- Wyoming
- ZIP
- 82801
- County
- Sheridan County
- County FIPS
- 56033
- Coordinates
- 44.95233, -106.74067
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261256 compared with others?
At 90 m, structure 1261256 is about 44% above the 63 m average across the 31 structures registered in Sheridan County. It is about 69% above the Wyoming average of 54 m across 838 registrations.
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 1,152 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,242 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261256, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sheridan in Sheridan County, Wyoming, at coordinates 44.95233, -106.74067, with the site address filed as "13.8 miles Northeast". Sheridan County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 23 Wyoming counties with registrations, and 22 of them are marked constructed. Wyoming as a whole has 838 registrations, the 44th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Banner, WY · 1236144, 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 1261256 on Sep 7, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 580 in Wyoming.
Who owns antenna structure 1261256?
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 8 in Wyoming. 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 2007-ANM-3906-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1261256?
Its registered overall height above ground is 90 m (296 ft), and 1,242 m (4,075 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261256?
The registered owner is Basin Electric Power Cooperative, which holds 42 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261256?
It is located near Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming at 13.8 miles Northeast (44.95233, -106.74067). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 28, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261256?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Sheridan County, WY?
Sheridan County has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 23 counties in Wyoming.
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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 1261256, Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wyoming/sheridan-1261256 (data as of October 13, 2026).