Tower 1277753 — Big Falls, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1277753 — 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 1277753 is a 107 m (350 ft) tower near Big Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 9, 2012. It is registered to Minnesota, State of, which holds 433 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1277753 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677181 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 9, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Dec 13, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-AGL-4717-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Saint Paul, MN · FRN 0002608115
Holds 433 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8686 Highway 6 Big Falls MN
- City
- Big Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56627
- County
- Koochiching County
- County FIPS
- 27071
- Coordinates
- 48.13058, -93.71769
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1277753 compared with others?
At 107 m, structure 1277753 is about 20% above the 89 m average across the 45 structures registered in Koochiching County. It is about 38% 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 40% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 107 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 377 m, which puts the top of the structure 484 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1277753, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Big Falls in Koochiching County, Minnesota, at coordinates 48.13058, -93.71769, with the site address filed as "8686 Highway 6 Big Falls MN". 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 Fairland, MN · 1023361, a tower at 128 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 1277753 on Dec 13, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1277753?
The FCC record lists Minnesota, State of of Saint Paul, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002608115. Across the registry it holds 433 structure registrations, the 59th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 432 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (273 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-AGL-4717-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1277753?
Its registered overall height above ground is 107 m (350 ft), and 484 m (1,587 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1277753?
The registered owner is Minnesota, State of, which holds 433 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1277753?
It is located near Big Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota at 8686 Highway 6 Big Falls MN (48.13058, -93.71769). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 9, 2012.
What type of structure is 1277753?
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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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 1277753, Big Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/big-falls-1277753 (data as of October 13, 2026).