Tower 1040477 — Alexandria, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1040477 — tower (type not specified) near Alexandria, 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 1040477 is a 49 m (159 ft) tower near Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 12, 1995. It is registered to Rural Cellular Corporation, which holds 434 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1040477 |
| Unique system identifier | 604031 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 12, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Jun 30, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AGL-1926-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
- WEST OFF 29 IN ALEXANDRIA
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56308
- County
- Douglas County
- County FIPS
- 27041
- Coordinates
- 45.85583, -95.39139
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1040477 compared with others?
At 49 m, structure 1040477 is about 34% below the 73 m average across the 52 structures registered in Douglas County. It is about 37% below 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 36% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 49 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 431 m, which puts the top of the structure 480 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1040477, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alexandria in Douglas County, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.85583, -95.39139, with the site address filed as "WEST OFF 29 IN ALEXANDRIA". Douglas County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 40 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 Westport, MN · 1025694, a tower at 363 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 1040477 on Jun 30, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1040477?
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 95-AGL-1926-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1040477?
Its registered overall height above ground is 49 m (159 ft), and 480 m (1,574 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1040477?
The registered owner is Rural Cellular Corporation, which holds 434 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1040477?
It is located near Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota at WEST OFF 29 IN ALEXANDRIA (45.85583, -95.39139). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 12, 1995.
What type of structure is 1040477?
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 Douglas County, MN?
Douglas County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them constructed — the 22nd-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 1040477, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/alexandria-1040477 (data as of October 13, 2026).