Guyed tower 1214496 — Hoffman, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1214496 — guyed tower near Hoffman, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1214496 is a 125 m (410 ft) guyed tower near Hoffman, Grant County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 5, 2000. It is registered to SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1214496 |
| Unique system identifier | 2612001 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 5, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AGL-8160-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015721665
Holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16359 State Highway 27 (MT20155-A)
- City
- Hoffman
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56248
- County
- Grant County
- County FIPS
- 27051
- Coordinates
- 45.82803, -95.88969
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1214496 compared with others?
At 125 m, structure 1214496 is about 74% above the 72 m average across the 19 structures registered in Grant County. It is about 61% above 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 17% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 125 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 371 m, which puts the top of the structure 496 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1214496, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hoffman in Grant County, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.82803, -95.88969, with the site address filed as "16359 State Highway 27 (MT20155-A)". Grant County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 76th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 16 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 Donnelly, MN · 1031882, a tower at 153 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 1214496 on Sep 15, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1214496?
The FCC record lists SBA Structures, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015721665. Across the registry it holds 1,611 structure registrations, the 18th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 87 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (608 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-AGL-8160-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1214496?
Its registered overall height above ground is 125 m (410 ft), and 496 m (1,627 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1214496?
The registered owner is SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1214496?
It is located near Hoffman, Grant County, Minnesota at 16359 State Highway 27 (MT20155-A) (45.82803, -95.88969). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 5, 2000.
What type of structure is 1214496?
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 Grant County, MN?
Grant County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 76th-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 1214496, Hoffman, Grant County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/hoffman-1214496 (data as of October 13, 2026).