Guyed tower 1024255 — Karlstad, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024255 — guyed tower near Karlstad, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024255 is a 97 m (319 ft) guyed tower near Karlstad, Kittson County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1980. It is registered to WIKSTROM TELEPHONE CO INC, which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1024255 |
| Unique system identifier | 125537 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1980 |
| Registration issued | Nov 4, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-AGL-19574-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 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
Karlstad, MN · FRN 0002643799
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- OM CR 14 1 MI N
- City
- Karlstad
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56732
- County
- Kittson County
- County FIPS
- 27069
- Coordinates
- 48.60072, -96.51900
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1024255 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1024255 is about 34% above the 73 m average across the 28 structures registered in Kittson County. It is about 26% 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 314 m, which puts the top of the structure 411 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1024255, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Karlstad in Kittson County, Minnesota, at coordinates 48.60072, -96.51900, with the site address filed as "OM CR 14 1 MI N". Kittson County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 61st-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 24 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 Karlstad, MN · 1038601, a guyed tower at 149 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 1024255 on Nov 4, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1024255?
The FCC record lists WIKSTROM TELEPHONE CO INC of Karlstad, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002643799. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 10 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2020-AGL-19574-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1024255?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (319 ft), and 411 m (1,349 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1024255?
The registered owner is WIKSTROM TELEPHONE CO INC, which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1024255?
It is located near Karlstad, Kittson County, Minnesota at OM CR 14 1 MI N (48.60072, -96.51900). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1980.
What type of structure is 1024255?
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 Kittson County, MN?
Kittson County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 24 of them constructed — the 61st-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 1024255, Karlstad, Kittson County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/karlstad-1024255 (data as of October 13, 2026).