Tower 1024522 — Hibbing, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024522 — tower (type not specified) near Hibbing, 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 1024522 is a 80 m (261 ft) tower near Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1978. It is registered to Allete, Inc., d/b/a Minnesota Power, which holds 24 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1024522 |
| Unique system identifier | 101642 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Jun 9, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 81-GL-788-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 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
Allete, Inc., d/b/a Minnesota Power
Duluth, MN · FRN 0002651115
Holds 24 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- MP&L CO'S SHANNON SUBSTN 8 MI NW
- City
- Hibbing
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55746
- County
- St. Louis County
- County FIPS
- 27137
- Coordinates
- 47.49889, -93.03500
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1024522 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1024522 is about 11% below the 90 m average across the 226 structures registered in St. Louis County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 460 m, which puts the top of the structure 540 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1024522, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hibbing in St. Louis County, Minnesota, at coordinates 47.49889, -93.03500, with the site address filed as "MP&L CO'S SHANNON SUBSTN 8 MI NW". St. Louis County has 226 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 179 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 Cook, MN · 1234699, a tower at 198 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 1024522 on Jun 9, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1024522?
The FCC record lists Allete, Inc., d/b/a Minnesota Power of Duluth, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002651115. Across the registry it holds 24 structure registrations, including 24 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (11 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 81-GL-788-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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1024522?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (261 ft), and 540 m (1,771 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1024522?
The registered owner is Allete, Inc., d/b/a Minnesota Power, which holds 24 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1024522?
It is located near Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota at MP&L CO'S SHANNON SUBSTN 8 MI NW (47.49889, -93.03500). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1978.
What type of structure is 1024522?
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 St. Louis County, MN?
St. Louis County has 226 FCC-registered antenna structures, 179 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024522, 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 1024522, Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/hibbing-1024522 (data as of October 13, 2026).