Tower 1249489 — Fergus Falls, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1249489 — tower (type not specified) near Fergus Falls, 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 1249489 is a 43 m (141 ft) tower near Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 30, 2005. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1249489 |
| Unique system identifier | 2648653 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Feb 7, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-6510-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1010 Redwood Lane (MN12745-A)
- City
- Fergus Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56537
- County
- Otter Tail County
- County FIPS
- 27111
- Coordinates
- 46.29425, -96.12650
Within ~40 km
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- Tansem, MN · 1049364336 m
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How tall is structure 1249489 compared with others?
At 43 m, structure 1249489 is about half of the 90 m average across the 101 structures registered in Otter Tail County. It is about 44% below 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 about 44% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 41 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 43 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 365 m, which puts the top of the structure 408 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1249489, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, at coordinates 46.29425, -96.12650, with the site address filed as "1010 Redwood Lane (MN12745-A)". Otter Tail County has 101 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 88 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 Tansem, MN · 1049364, a guyed tower at 336 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 1249489 on Feb 7, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1249489?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AGL-6510-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1249489?
Its registered overall height above ground is 43 m (141 ft), and 408 m (1,339 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1249489?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1249489?
It is located near Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota at 1010 Redwood Lane (MN12745-A) (46.29425, -96.12650). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 30, 2005.
What type of structure is 1249489?
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 Otter Tail County, MN?
Otter Tail County has 101 FCC-registered antenna structures, 88 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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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 1249489, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/fergus-falls-1249489 (data as of October 13, 2026).