Tower 1239291 — Lake Benton, MN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1239291 — tower (type not specified) near Lake Benton, 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 1239291 is a 93 m (304 ft) tower near Lake Benton, Lincoln County, Minnesota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jun 22, 2010, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 1, 2011. It is registered to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, which holds 1,952 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1239291 |
| Unique system identifier | 2637775 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 1, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-1810-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
Washington, DC · FRN 0003291192
Holds 1,952 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SE 1/4 SE 1/4 S 16 T 109 N R 45 N
- City
- Lake Benton
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56149
- County
- Lincoln County
- County FIPS
- 27081
- Coordinates
- 44.24128, -96.26489
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1239291 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1239291 is about 11% above the 84 m average across the 29 structures registered in Lincoln County. It is about 20% above the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 22% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 595 m, which puts the top of the structure 687 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1239291, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lake Benton in Lincoln County, Minnesota, at coordinates 44.24128, -96.26489, with the site address filed as "SE 1/4 SE 1/4 S 16 T 109 N R 45 N". Lincoln County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 57th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 21 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 Chandler, MN · 1003305, a tower at 306 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1239291 on Aug 11, 2011. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 247 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1239291?
The FCC record lists New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC of Washington, DC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003291192. Across the registry it holds 1,952 structure registrations, the 14th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (688 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-1810-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1239291?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (304 ft), and 687 m (2,255 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1239291?
The registered owner is New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, which holds 1,952 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1239291?
It is located near Lake Benton, Lincoln County, Minnesota at SE 1/4 SE 1/4 S 16 T 109 N R 45 N (44.24128, -96.26489). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jun 22, 2010.
What type of structure is 1239291?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lincoln County, MN?
Lincoln County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them constructed — the 57th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1239291, Lake Benton, Lincoln County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/lake-benton-1239291 (data as of October 20, 2026).