Structure 1276485 — Blue Earth, MN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276485 — unspecified structure near Blue Earth, Minnesota.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276485 is a 98 m (320 ft) structure near Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on May 23, 1972, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Sep 25, 2021. It is registered to Blue Earth Valley Telephone Co.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1276485 |
| Unique system identifier | 2675912 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | May 23, 1972 |
| Registration issued | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Date dismantled | Sep 25, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-3116-OE |
| 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
Blue Earth Valley Telephone Co.
Blue Earth, MN · FRN 0004326815
Location
- Address
- 3.78 miles NW of Blue Earth on Highway 169
- City
- Blue Earth
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56013
- County
- Faribault County
- County FIPS
- 27043
- Coordinates
- 43.70344, -94.13386
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1276485 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1276485 is roughly in line with the 92 m average across the 37 structures registered in Faribault County. It is about 26% above the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 330 m, which puts the top of the structure 428 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1276485, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Blue Earth in Faribault County, Minnesota, at coordinates 43.70344, -94.13386, with the site address filed as "3.78 miles NW of Blue Earth on Highway 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1276485 on Sep 27, 2021. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 247 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1276485?
The FCC record lists Blue Earth Valley Telephone Co. of Blue Earth, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004326815.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-3116-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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1276485?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 428 m (1,404 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1276485?
The registered owner is Blue Earth Valley Telephone Co..
Where is antenna structure 1276485?
It is located near Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota at 3.78 miles NW of Blue Earth on Highway 169 (43.70344, -94.13386). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on May 23, 1972.
What type of structure is 1276485?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
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 1276485, 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 1276485, Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/blue-earth-1276485 (data as of October 13, 2026).