Tower 1025249 — Mankato, MN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1025249 — tower (type not specified) near Mankato, 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 1025249 is a 77 m (252 ft) tower near Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Oct 1, 1981, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 11, 2003. It is registered to BRUENDER, JOHN R DBA = BRUENDER COMMUNICATIONS TOWER, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1025249 |
| Unique system identifier | 126212 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 1, 1981 |
| Registration issued | Dec 12, 2003 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 11, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 81-GL-940-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
BRUENDER, JOHN R DBA = BRUENDER COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
Eagle Lake, MN · FRN 0009991928
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 560 INDIAN HILLS RD
- City
- Mankato
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56001
- County
- Blue Earth County
- County FIPS
- 27013
- Coordinates
- 44.12861, -94.03389
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1025249 compared with others?
At 77 m, structure 1025249 is about 23% below the 100 m average across the 37 structures registered in Blue Earth 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 74 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 77 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 297 m, which puts the top of the structure 374 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1025249, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mankato in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, at coordinates 44.12861, -94.03389, with the site address filed as "560 INDIAN HILLS RD". Blue Earth County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 25 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 Lewisville, MN · 1025277, a guyed tower at 327 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 1025249 on Dec 12, 2003. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 247 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1025249?
The FCC record lists BRUENDER, JOHN R DBA = BRUENDER COMMUNICATIONS TOWER of Eagle Lake, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009991928. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 81-GL-940-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 1025249?
Its registered overall height above ground is 77 m (252 ft), and 374 m (1,226 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1025249?
The registered owner is BRUENDER, JOHN R DBA = BRUENDER COMMUNICATIONS TOWER, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1025249?
It is located near Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota at 560 INDIAN HILLS RD (44.12861, -94.03389). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Oct 1, 1981.
What type of structure is 1025249?
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 Blue Earth County, MN?
Blue Earth County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 36th-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 1025249, Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/mankato-1025249 (data as of October 13, 2026).