Tower 1262124 — Bigelom, MN
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1262124 — tower (type not specified) near Bigelom, 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 1262124 is a 123 m (404 ft) tower near Bigelom, Nobles County, Minnesota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1262124 |
| Unique system identifier | 2661471 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Mar 7, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AGL-1392-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.
Hinton, IA · FRN 0011267580
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- The site is located 3 miles north and 3 miles west of Bigelom.
- City
- Bigelom
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56168
- County
- Nobles County
- County FIPS
- 27105
- Coordinates
- 43.54167, -95.75167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1262124 compared with others?
At 123 m, structure 1262124 is about 75% above the 70 m average across the 41 structures registered in Nobles County. It is about 59% 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 62% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 123 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 504 m, which puts the top of the structure 627 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1262124, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bigelom in Nobles County, Minnesota, at coordinates 43.54167, -95.75167, with the site address filed as "The site is located 3 miles north and 3 miles west of Bigelom.". Nobles County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 31 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 Chandler, MN · 1003305, a tower at 306 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1262124 on Mar 7, 2008. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 355 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1262124?
The FCC record lists ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C. of Hinton, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011267580. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AGL-1392-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1262124?
Its registered overall height above ground is 123 m (404 ft), and 627 m (2,058 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1262124?
The registered owner is ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1262124?
It is located near Bigelom, Nobles County, Minnesota at The site is located 3 miles north and 3 miles west of Bigelom. (43.54167, -95.75167). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1262124?
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 Nobles County, MN?
Nobles County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 32nd-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 1262124, Bigelom, Nobles County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/bigelom-1262124 (data as of October 13, 2026).