Guyed tower 1288402 — Granite Falls, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288402 — guyed tower near Granite Falls, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288402 is a 46 m (151 ft) guyed tower near Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 31, 2013. It is registered to Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., A Division of MDU Resources Group, Inc., which holds 31 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1288402 |
| Unique system identifier | 2687831 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Aug 1, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-6413-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
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., A Division of MDU Resources Group, Inc.
Bismarck, ND · FRN 0002651032
Holds 31 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5476 270th Ave.
- City
- Granite Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56241
- County
- Yellow Medicine County
- County FIPS
- 27173
- Coordinates
- 44.78703, -95.54900
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1288402 compared with others?
At 46 m, structure 1288402 is about 33% below the 69 m average across the 33 structures registered in Yellow Medicine County. It is about 41% below the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 43% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 40 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 46 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 323 m, which puts the top of the structure 369 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1288402, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Granite Falls in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, at coordinates 44.78703, -95.54900, with the site address filed as "5476 270th Ave.". Yellow Medicine County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 51st-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 25 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 Redwood Falls, MN · 1024180, a tower at 170 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 1288402 on Aug 1, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1288402?
The FCC record lists Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., A Division of MDU Resources Group, Inc. of Bismarck, ND as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002651032. Across the registry it holds 31 structure registrations, including 2 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (14 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-6413-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 1288402?
Its registered overall height above ground is 46 m (151 ft), and 369 m (1,211 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1288402?
The registered owner is Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., A Division of MDU Resources Group, Inc., which holds 31 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1288402?
It is located near Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota at 5476 270th Ave. (44.78703, -95.54900). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 31, 2013.
What type of structure is 1288402?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
Yellow Medicine County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 51st-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 1288402, Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/granite-falls-1288402 (data as of October 13, 2026).