Lattice tower 1298096 — Fergus Falls, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298096 — lattice tower near Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298096 is a 30 m (99 ft) lattice tower near Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 23, 2016. It is registered to Leighton Radio Holdings, Inc., which holds 14 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1298096 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697615 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 23, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Dec 16, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-11019-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
St. Cloud, MN · FRN 0024470627
Holds 14 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 728 Western Avenue
- City
- Fergus Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56537
- County
- Otter Tail County
- County FIPS
- 27111
- Coordinates
- 46.29161, -96.11603
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1298096 compared with others?
At 30 m, structure 1298096 is about 33% of the 90 m average across the 101 structures registered in Otter Tail County. It is about 39% of the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 41% of that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 371 m, which puts the top of the structure 401 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1298096, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, at coordinates 46.29161, -96.11603, with the site address filed as "728 Western Avenue". 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 1298096 on Dec 16, 2021. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1298096?
The FCC record lists Leighton Radio Holdings, Inc. of St. Cloud, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024470627. Across the registry it holds 14 structure registrations, including 14 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (6 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-11019-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1298096?
Its registered overall height above ground is 30 m (99 ft), and 401 m (1,317 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1298096?
The registered owner is Leighton Radio Holdings, Inc., which holds 14 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1298096?
It is located near Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota at 728 Western Avenue (46.29161, -96.11603). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 23, 2016.
What type of structure is 1298096?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298096, 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 1298096, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/fergus-falls-1298096 (data as of October 13, 2026).