Monopole 1274226 — Manchester, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274226 — monopole near Manchester, Minnesota. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274226 is a 42 m (138 ft) monopole near Manchester, Freeborn County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 8, 2010. It is registered to Wisconsin Power and Light Company, which holds 21 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1274226 |
| Unique system identifier | 2673573 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 8, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Apr 12, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-991-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
Wisconsin Power and Light Company
Madison, WI · FRN 0002716603
Holds 21 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 70859 270th Street
- City
- Manchester
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56007
- County
- Freeborn County
- County FIPS
- 27047
- Coordinates
- 43.74531, -93.45264
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1274226 compared with others?
At 42 m, structure 1274226 is about half of the 80 m average across the 56 structures registered in Freeborn County. It is about half of the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 24,665 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 38 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 42 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 399 m, which puts the top of the structure 442 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1274226, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Manchester in Freeborn County, Minnesota, at coordinates 43.74531, -93.45264, with the site address filed as "70859 270th Street". Freeborn County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 33 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 Myrtle, MN · 1024162, a tower at 313 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 1274226 on Apr 12, 2022. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1274226?
The FCC record lists Wisconsin Power and Light Company of Madison, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002716603. Across the registry it holds 21 structure registrations, including 1 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (10 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AGL-991-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 1274226?
Its registered overall height above ground is 42 m (138 ft), and 442 m (1,449 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1274226?
The registered owner is Wisconsin Power and Light Company, which holds 21 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1274226?
It is located near Manchester, Freeborn County, Minnesota at 70859 270th Street (43.74531, -93.45264). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 8, 2010.
What type of structure is 1274226?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,665 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Freeborn County, MN?
Freeborn County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 18th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1274226, weekly bulk file.
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 1274226, Manchester, Freeborn County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/manchester-1274226 (data as of October 20, 2026).