Guyed tower 1024532 — Barnum, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024532 — guyed tower near Barnum, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024532 is a 98 m (320 ft) guyed tower near Barnum, Carlton County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1978. It is registered to Allete, Inc., d/b/a Minnesota Power, which holds 24 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1024532 |
| Unique system identifier | 101652 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Feb 11, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AGL-20098-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
Allete, Inc., d/b/a Minnesota Power
Duluth, MN · FRN 0002651115
Holds 24 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- OFF HWY 61 N EDGE OF TOWN
- City
- Barnum
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55707
- County
- Carlton County
- County FIPS
- 27017
- Coordinates
- 46.50925, -92.69056
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1024532 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1024532 is about 27% above the 77 m average across the 37 structures registered in Carlton County. It is about 26% above the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 352 m, which puts the top of the structure 450 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1024532, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Barnum in Carlton County, Minnesota, at coordinates 46.50925, -92.69056, with the site address filed as "OFF HWY 61 N EDGE OF TOWN". Carlton County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 37th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 28 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 Barnum, MN · 1020166, a guyed tower 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 1024532 on Feb 11, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1024532?
The FCC record lists Allete, Inc., d/b/a Minnesota Power of Duluth, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002651115. Across the registry it holds 24 structure registrations, including 24 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (11 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AGL-20098-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 1024532?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 450 m (1,476 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1024532?
The registered owner is Allete, Inc., d/b/a Minnesota Power, which holds 24 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1024532?
It is located near Barnum, Carlton County, Minnesota at OFF HWY 61 N EDGE OF TOWN (46.50925, -92.69056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1978.
What type of structure is 1024532?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Carlton County, MN?
Carlton County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them constructed — the 37th-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 1024532, Barnum, Carlton County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/barnum-1024532 (data as of October 13, 2026).