Tower 1008715 — Benson, MN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008715 — tower (type not specified) near Benson, 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 1008715 is a 87 m (285 ft) tower near Benson, Swift County, Minnesota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1965, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on May 17, 2011. It is registered to CC VIII Operating, LLC, which holds 34 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008715 |
| Unique system identifier | 98657 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1965 |
| Registration issued | Jun 15, 2011 |
| Date dismantled | May 17, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | N/A |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 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
St. Louis, MO · FRN 0002753168
Holds 34 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- RD AT E END NEVADA AVE
- City
- Benson
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56215
- County
- Swift County
- County FIPS
- 27151
- Coordinates
- 45.31500, -95.58667
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008715 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1008715 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 26 structures registered in Swift County. It is about 12% 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 14% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 87 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 317 m, which puts the top of the structure 404 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008715, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Benson in Swift County, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.31500, -95.58667, with the site address filed as "RD AT E END NEVADA AVE". Swift County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 69th-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 Raymond, MN · 1024133, a guyed tower at 152 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1008715 on Jun 15, 2011. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 247 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1008715?
The FCC record lists CC VIII Operating, LLC of St. Louis, MO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002753168. Across the registry it holds 34 structure registrations, the 473rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 12 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (31 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study N/A, 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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008715?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (285 ft), and 404 m (1,325 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008715?
The registered owner is CC VIII Operating, LLC, which holds 34 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008715?
It is located near Benson, Swift County, Minnesota at RD AT E END NEVADA AVE (45.31500, -95.58667). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1965.
What type of structure is 1008715?
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 Swift County, MN?
Swift County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 69th-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 1008715, Benson, Swift County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/benson-1008715 (data as of October 13, 2026).