Tower 1024140 — Blue Earth, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024140 — tower (type not specified) near Blue Earth, 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 1024140 is a 87 m (285 ft) tower near Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 1963. It is registered to KBEW INC DBA = KBEW AM.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1024140 |
| Unique system identifier | 125442 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 1963 |
| Registration issued | Aug 8, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| 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
KBEW INC DBA = KBEW AM
Winona, MN
Location
- Address
- US HWY 169
- City
- Blue Earth
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56013
- County
- Faribault County
- County FIPS
- 27043
- Coordinates
- 43.64556, -94.09278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1024140 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1024140 is roughly in line with the 92 m average across the 37 structures registered in Faribault 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 86 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 87 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 316 m, which puts the top of the structure 402 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1024140, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Blue Earth in Faribault County, Minnesota, at coordinates 43.64556, -94.09278, with the site address filed as "US HWY 169". Faribault County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 28 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 Lewisville, MN · 1025277, a guyed tower at 327 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 1024140 on Aug 8, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1024140?
The FCC record lists KBEW INC DBA = KBEW AM of Winona, MN as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
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 1024140?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (285 ft), and 402 m (1,320 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1024140?
The registered owner is KBEW INC DBA = KBEW AM.
Where is antenna structure 1024140?
It is located near Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota at US HWY 169 (43.64556, -94.09278). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 1963.
What type of structure is 1024140?
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 Faribault County, MN?
Faribault County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them constructed — the 38th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024140, 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 1024140, Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/blue-earth-1024140 (data as of October 13, 2026).