Tower 1057177 — Mendota Heights, MN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1057177 — tower (type not specified) near Mendota Heights, 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 1057177 is a 49 m (160 ft) tower near Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 6, 1997, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 16, 2004. It is registered to VoiceStream Minneapolis, Inc., which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1057177 |
| Unique system identifier | 617666 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 6, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Jul 16, 2004 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 16, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-0392-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.
Location
- Address
- 6261 ARGENTA TRAIL
- City
- Mendota Heights
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55077
- County
- Dakota County
- County FIPS
- 27037
- Coordinates
- 44.85667, -93.10278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1057177 compared with others?
At 49 m, structure 1057177 is roughly in line with the 50 m average across the 119 structures registered in Dakota County. It is about 37% below 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 36% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 40 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 49 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 271 m, which puts the top of the structure 320 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1057177, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mendota Heights in Dakota County, Minnesota, at coordinates 44.85667, -93.10278, with the site address filed as "6261 ARGENTA TRAIL". Dakota County has 119 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 76 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 Shoreview, MN · 1022899, a guyed tower at 447 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 1057177 on Jul 16, 2004. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 247 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1057177?
The FCC record lists VoiceStream Minneapolis, Inc. of Bellevue, WA as the registered owner. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-0392-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 1057177?
Its registered overall height above ground is 49 m (160 ft), and 320 m (1,050 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1057177?
The registered owner is VoiceStream Minneapolis, Inc., which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1057177?
It is located near Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota at 6261 ARGENTA TRAIL (44.85667, -93.10278). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 6, 1997.
What type of structure is 1057177?
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 Dakota County, MN?
Dakota County has 119 FCC-registered antenna structures, 76 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1057177, 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 1057177, Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/mendota-heights-1057177 (data as of October 20, 2026).