Tower 1025316 — Big Falls, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1025316 — tower (type not specified) near Big Falls, 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 1025316 is a 97 m (318 ft) tower near Big Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 21, 1969. It is registered to KOOCHICHING, COUNTY OF.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1025316 |
| Unique system identifier | 126262 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 21, 1969 |
| Registration issued | Aug 5, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | MSP-69-52-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
KOOCHICHING, COUNTY OF
International Falls, MN
Location
- Address
- APPROX 4 MI W
- City
- Big Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56627
- County
- Koochiching County
- County FIPS
- 27071
- Coordinates
- 48.21167, -93.83444
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1025316 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1025316 is roughly in line with the 89 m average across the 45 structures registered in Koochiching County. It is about 25% 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 27% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 376 m, which puts the top of the structure 473 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1025316, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Falls in Koochiching County, Minnesota, at coordinates 48.21167, -93.83444, with the site address filed as "APPROX 4 MI W". Koochiching County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 39 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 Loman, MN · 1023417, a tower at 198 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 1025316 on Aug 5, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1025316?
The FCC record lists KOOCHICHING, COUNTY OF of International Falls, MN as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study MSP-69-52-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 1025316?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (318 ft), and 473 m (1,552 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1025316?
The registered owner is KOOCHICHING, COUNTY OF.
Where is antenna structure 1025316?
It is located near Big Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota at APPROX 4 MI W (48.21167, -93.83444). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 21, 1969.
What type of structure is 1025316?
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 Koochiching County, MN?
Koochiching County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 27th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1025316, 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 1025316, Big Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/big-falls-1025316 (data as of October 13, 2026).