Tower 1028588 — Ada, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028588 — tower (type not specified) near Ada, Minnesota. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028588 is a 92 m (303 ft) tower near Ada, Norman County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 1988. It is registered to R&J Broadcasting, Inc., which holds 12 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1028588 |
| Unique system identifier | 128864 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Aug 4, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 83-AGL-1508-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| 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
Ada, MN · FRN 0019126960
Holds 12 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- APPROX 1 MI N OF ADA STUDIO
- City
- Ada
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56510
- County
- Norman County
- County FIPS
- 27107
- Coordinates
- 47.31139, -96.52056
Within ~40 km
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- Ada, MN · 1243867152 m
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How tall is structure 1028588 compared with others?
At 92 m, structure 1028588 is roughly in line with the 98 m average across the 16 structures registered in Norman County. It is about 19% above the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 21% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 274 m, which puts the top of the structure 366 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1028588, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ada in Norman County, Minnesota, at coordinates 47.31139, -96.52056, with the site address filed as "APPROX 1 MI N OF ADA STUDIO". Norman County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 82nd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 10 of them are marked constructed. Minnesota as a whole has 3,995 registrations, the 21st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Ada, MN · 1243867, a monopole 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 1028588 on Aug 4, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1028588?
The FCC record lists R&J Broadcasting, Inc. of Ada, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0019126960. Across the registry it holds 12 structure registrations, including 12 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 83-AGL-1508-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, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1028588?
Its registered overall height above ground is 92 m (303 ft), and 366 m (1,202 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1028588?
The registered owner is R&J Broadcasting, Inc., which holds 12 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1028588?
It is located near Ada, Norman County, Minnesota at APPROX 1 MI N OF ADA STUDIO (47.31139, -96.52056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 1, 1988.
What type of structure is 1028588?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Norman County, MN?
Norman County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them constructed — the 82nd-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028588, 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 1028588, Ada, Norman County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/ada-1028588 (data as of October 13, 2026).