Tower 1016893 — Aldrich, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016893 — tower (type not specified) near Aldrich, 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 1016893 is a 103 m (338 ft) tower near Aldrich, Wadena County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1996. It is registered to Gabriel Media.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016893 |
| Unique system identifier | 119555 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Mar 28, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-1245-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
Gabriel Media
St. Cloud, MN · FRN 0020513677
Location
- Address
- OFF OF WADENA CR104 3.1 KM NW
- City
- Aldrich
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56481
- County
- Wadena County
- County FIPS
- 27159
- Coordinates
- 46.39528, -94.96556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016893 compared with others?
At 103 m, structure 1016893 is about 11% above the 93 m average across the 28 structures registered in Wadena County. It is about 33% 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 35% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 102 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 103 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 405 m, which puts the top of the structure 508 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016893, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Aldrich in Wadena County, Minnesota, at coordinates 46.39528, -94.96556, with the site address filed as "OFF OF WADENA CR104 3.1 KM NW". Wadena County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 63rd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 22 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 Nimrod, MN · 1241848, a tower at 279 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 1016893 on Mar 28, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1016893?
The FCC record lists Gabriel Media of St. Cloud, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020513677.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-1245-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016893?
Its registered overall height above ground is 103 m (338 ft), and 508 m (1,667 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016893?
The registered owner is Gabriel Media.
Where is antenna structure 1016893?
It is located near Aldrich, Wadena County, Minnesota at OFF OF WADENA CR104 3.1 KM NW (46.39528, -94.96556). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1996.
What type of structure is 1016893?
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 Wadena County, MN?
Wadena County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 63rd-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 1016893, Aldrich, Wadena County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/aldrich-1016893 (data as of October 13, 2026).