Lattice tower 1287730 — Alexandria, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287730 — lattice tower near Alexandria, Minnesota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287730 is a 51 m (168 ft) lattice tower near Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 24, 2022. It is registered to Brandon Communications Inc, which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1287730 |
| Unique system identifier | 2687158 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 24, 2022 |
| Registration issued | Jun 17, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-AGL-12594-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
Brandon, MN · FRN 0002627206
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 406 30th Avenue East
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56308
- County
- Douglas County
- County FIPS
- 27041
- Coordinates
- 45.86303, -95.37153
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1287730 compared with others?
At 51 m, structure 1287730 is about 30% below the 73 m average across the 52 structures registered in Douglas County. It is about 34% below 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 about 30% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 51 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 429 m, which puts the top of the structure 480 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1287730, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alexandria in Douglas County, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.86303, -95.37153, with the site address filed as "406 30th Avenue East". 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 1287730 on Jun 17, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1287730?
The FCC record lists Brandon Communications Inc of Brandon, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002627206. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 11 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-AGL-12594-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 1287730?
Its registered overall height above ground is 51 m (168 ft), and 480 m (1,575 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1287730?
The registered owner is Brandon Communications Inc, which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1287730?
It is located near Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota at 406 30th Avenue East (45.86303, -95.37153). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 24, 2022.
What type of structure is 1287730?
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 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287730, 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 1287730, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/alexandria-1287730 (data as of October 13, 2026).