Antenna structures in Swift County, Minnesota
At a glance
Swift County, Minnesota has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 69th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 0.65% of the state's 3,994. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1031878 near Appleton at 391 m (1,283 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Swift County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 26 registrations, Swift County ranks 69th of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 88 m, about 14% above the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 391 m, is about 4.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Swift County?
The most common filed structure type in Swift County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 10 registrations (38.5%). It is followed by tower (9) and guyed tower (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 22 constructed, 2 dismantled, 1 canceled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Swift County?
Minnesota, State of holds the most registrations in Swift County, with 6 of the 26. The next largest are BNSF Railway Co. (4), WEST CENTRAL MN EDUC TV CO INC (3) and American Towers LLC (2). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Swift County have registered structures?
Registrations in Swift County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Benson (10), Appleton (9), Holloway (3), Murdock (2) and Pillsbury Township (1).
Every registration
All 26 structures in Swift County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleton · 1031878 | 391 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Appleton · 1220298 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Appleton · 1003307 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Appleton · 1031950 | 135 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Appleton · 1289939 | 135 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Benson · 1058391 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Benson · 1210048 | 116 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Holloway · 1257743 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Benson · 1020178 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Holloway · 1053193 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Benson · 1024304 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Holloway · 1221641 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Benson · 1008715 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 14 | Benson · 1230376 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Pillsbury Township · 1326001 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Danvers · 1301694 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 17 | Benson · 1024681 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 18 | Murdock · 1308069 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Appleton · 1291780 | 42 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Appleton · 1237323 | 23 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 21 | Benson · 1289398 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Murdock · 1298818 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Benson · 1290379 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Appleton · 1297557 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Appleton · 1330043 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Benson · 1322549 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Swift County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 26 registered antenna structures in Swift County, Minnesota, 22 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Swift County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Swift County is registration 1031878, a tower near Appleton at 391 m (1,283 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Swift County?
Minnesota, State of holds the most registrations in Swift County (6), followed by BNSF Railway Co. (4).
What kind of towers are in Swift County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (10 of 26 registrations), then tower (9).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Swift County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/swift-county (data as of October 6, 2026).