Guyed tower 1256999 — Mankato, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256999 — guyed tower near Mankato, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256999 is a 131 m (430 ft) guyed tower near Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 7, 2026. It is registered to KMSU Radio, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256999 |
| Unique system identifier | 2656165 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Registration issued | Apr 7, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-AGL-3620-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
Mankato, MN · FRN 0009671959
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1240 feet SW of Ellis Ave. & Stadium Rd.
- City
- Mankato
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56001
- County
- Blue Earth County
- County FIPS
- 27013
- Coordinates
- 44.14192, -94.00167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256999 compared with others?
At 131 m, structure 1256999 is about 32% above the 100 m average across the 37 structures registered in Blue Earth County. It is about 69% 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 23% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 127 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 131 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 302 m, which puts the top of the structure 433 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256999, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mankato in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, at coordinates 44.14192, -94.00167, with the site address filed as "1240 feet SW of Ellis Ave. & Stadium 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 Lake Crystal, MN · 1220367, a guyed tower at 262 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 1256999 on Apr 7, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1256999?
The FCC record lists KMSU Radio of Mankato, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009671959. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-AGL-3620-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 1256999?
Its registered overall height above ground is 131 m (430 ft), and 433 m (1,420 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256999?
The registered owner is KMSU Radio, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256999?
It is located near Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota at 1240 feet SW of Ellis Ave. & Stadium Rd. (44.14192, -94.00167). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 7, 2026.
What type of structure is 1256999?
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 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 1256999, Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/mankato-1256999 (data as of October 13, 2026).