Monopole 1309687 — Benson, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309687 — monopole near Benson, Minnesota. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309687 is a 53 m (175 ft) monopole near Benson, Pope County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 27, 2019. It is registered to Horvath Towers V, LLC, which holds 501 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309687 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709384 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Mar 22, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AGL-11520-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
South Bend, IN · FRN 0013457312
Holds 501 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Hwy 29 & 34th Street (HV1337 Lake Hassel)
- City
- Benson
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56215
- County
- Pope County
- County FIPS
- 27121
- Coordinates
- 45.41258, -95.55672
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1309687 compared with others?
At 53 m, structure 1309687 is about 23% below the 70 m average across the 29 structures registered in Pope County. It is about 31% below the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 27% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 52 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 53 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 341 m, which puts the top of the structure 394 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309687, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Benson in Pope County, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.41258, -95.55672, with the site address filed as "Hwy 29 & 34th Street (HV1337 Lake Hassel)". Pope County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 58th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 23 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 1309687 on Mar 22, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1309687?
The FCC record lists Horvath Towers V, LLC of South Bend, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0013457312. Across the registry it holds 501 structure registrations, the 51st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 24 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (205 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-AGL-11520-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 1309687?
Its registered overall height above ground is 53 m (175 ft), and 394 m (1,294 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309687?
The registered owner is Horvath Towers V, LLC, which holds 501 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309687?
It is located near Benson, Pope County, Minnesota at Hwy 29 & 34th Street (HV1337 Lake Hassel) (45.41258, -95.55672). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 27, 2019.
What type of structure is 1309687?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Pope County, MN?
Pope County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them constructed — the 58th-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 1309687, Benson, Pope County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/benson-1309687 (data as of October 13, 2026).