Tower 1029245 — Dakota, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029245 — tower (type not specified) near Dakota, 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 1029245 is a 71 m (234 ft) tower near Dakota, Winona County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1992. It is registered to Sparta Tomah Broadcasting Co., Inc. = WFBZ.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029245 |
| Unique system identifier | 129418 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Dec 14, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 92-AGL-0899-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
Sparta Tomah Broadcasting Co., Inc. = WFBZ
Sparta, WI · FRN 0002713550
Location
- Address
- 1.6 KM N OF INT I-90 & CTH 12
- City
- Dakota
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55987
- County
- Winona County
- County FIPS
- 27169
- Coordinates
- 43.94250, -91.43417
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1029245 compared with others?
At 71 m, structure 1029245 is roughly in line with the 79 m average across the 66 structures registered in Winona County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 70 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 71 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 376 m, which puts the top of the structure 447 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029245, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Dakota in Winona County, Minnesota, at coordinates 43.94250, -91.43417, with the site address filed as "1.6 KM N OF INT I-90 & CTH 12". Winona County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 45 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 Galesville, WI · 1035532, a guyed tower at 484 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 1029245 on Dec 14, 2006. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1029245?
The FCC record lists Sparta Tomah Broadcasting Co., Inc. = WFBZ of Sparta, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002713550.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 92-AGL-0899-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 1029245?
Its registered overall height above ground is 71 m (234 ft), and 447 m (1,468 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029245?
The registered owner is Sparta Tomah Broadcasting Co., Inc. = WFBZ.
Where is antenna structure 1029245?
It is located near Dakota, Winona County, Minnesota at 1.6 KM N OF INT I-90 & CTH 12 (43.94250, -91.43417). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1992.
What type of structure is 1029245?
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 Winona County, MN?
Winona County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, 45 of them constructed — the 12th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029245, 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 1029245, Dakota, Winona County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/dakota-1029245 (data as of October 13, 2026).