Tower 1024438 — East Grand Forks, MN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024438 — tower (type not specified) near East Grand Forks, 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 1024438 is a 152 m (500 ft) tower near East Grand Forks, Polk County, Minnesota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Oct 1, 1998, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 20, 2007. It is registered to Midcontinent Communications, which holds 21 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1024438 |
| Unique system identifier | 125682 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 1, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Jul 16, 2007 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 20, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AGL-3819-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 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
Sioux Falls, SD · FRN 0002621951
Holds 21 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 MI NORTH
- City
- East Grand Forks
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56722
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 27119
- Coordinates
- 47.96250, -97.05361
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1024438 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1024438 is about 60% above the 95 m average across the 65 structures registered in Polk County. It is about twice the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 151 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 252 m, which puts the top of the structure 404 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1024438, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near East Grand Forks in Polk County, Minnesota, at coordinates 47.96250, -97.05361, with the site address filed as "1 MI NORTH". Polk County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 13th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 55 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 East Grand Forks, MN · 1034780, a guyed tower at 154 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 1024438 on Jul 16, 2007. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 247 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1024438?
The FCC record lists Midcontinent Communications of Sioux Falls, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002621951. Across the registry it holds 21 structure registrations, including 5 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (20 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AGL-3819-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, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1024438?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (500 ft), and 404 m (1,326 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1024438?
The registered owner is Midcontinent Communications, which holds 21 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1024438?
It is located near East Grand Forks, Polk County, Minnesota at 1 MI NORTH (47.96250, -97.05361). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Oct 1, 1998.
What type of structure is 1024438?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Polk County, MN?
Polk County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, 55 of them constructed — the 13th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1024438, East Grand Forks, Polk County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/east-grand-forks-1024438 (data as of October 20, 2026).