Lattice tower 1296934 — Alberta, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296934 — lattice tower near Alberta, Minnesota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296934 is a 78 m (255 ft) lattice tower near Alberta, Stevens County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 4, 2016. It is registered to RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION, which holds 434 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296934 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696453 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 4, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Dec 12, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-2862-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003715919
Holds 434 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 220th Street
- City
- Alberta
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56267
- County
- Stevens County
- County FIPS
- 27149
- Coordinates
- 45.58603, -96.04628
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296934 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1296934 is about 13% below the 90 m average across the 17 structures registered in Stevens County. It is roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 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 338 m, which puts the top of the structure 416 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296934, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alberta in Stevens County, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.58603, -96.04628, with the site address filed as "220th Street". Stevens County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 79th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 14 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 Donnelly, MN · 1031882, a tower at 153 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 1296934 on Dec 12, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1296934?
The FCC record lists RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003715919. Across the registry it holds 434 structure registrations, the 58th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 190 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (154 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-2862-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 1296934?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 416 m (1,364 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296934?
The registered owner is RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION, which holds 434 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296934?
It is located near Alberta, Stevens County, Minnesota at 220th Street (45.58603, -96.04628). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 4, 2016.
What type of structure is 1296934?
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 Stevens County, MN?
Stevens County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 79th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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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 1296934, Alberta, Stevens County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/alberta-1296934 (data as of October 13, 2026).