Guyed tower 1286086 — Ely, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286086 — guyed tower near Ely, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286086 is a 137 m (449 ft) guyed tower near Ely, Lake County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 28, 2013. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286086 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685514 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 28, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Jan 15, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-9396-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 939 Fernberg Trail/ CR-18 (#280099)
- City
- Ely
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55731
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 27075
- Coordinates
- 47.93419, -91.70375
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286086 compared with others?
At 137 m, structure 1286086 is about 48% above the 92 m average across the 37 structures registered in Lake County. It is about 77% above the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,994 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 29% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 134 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 137 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 448 m, which puts the top of the structure 585 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286086, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ely in Lake County, Minnesota, at coordinates 47.93419, -91.70375, with the site address filed as "939 Fernberg Trail/ CR-18 (#280099)". Lake County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 39th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 27 of them are marked constructed. Minnesota as a whole has 3,994 registrations, the 21st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Ely, MN · 1023187, a guyed tower at 146 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 1286086 on Jan 15, 2013. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1286086?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,807 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,864 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-9396-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1286086?
Its registered overall height above ground is 137 m (449 ft), and 585 m (1,920 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286086?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286086?
It is located near Ely, Lake County, Minnesota at 939 Fernberg Trail/ CR-18 (#280099) (47.93419, -91.70375). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 28, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286086?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lake County, MN?
Lake County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 39th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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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 structure 1286086, Ely, Lake County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/ely-1286086 (data as of October 6, 2026).