Tower 1031885 — Minnetrista, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1031885 — tower (type not specified) near Minnetrista, 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 1031885 is a 76 m (248 ft) tower near Minnetrista, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1995. It is registered to WEST CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION, which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1031885 |
| Unique system identifier | 597298 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Nov 7, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-3426-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION
Appleton, MN · FRN 0005849286
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2900 HIGHLAND DRIVE
- City
- Minnetrista
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55364
- County
- Hennepin County
- County FIPS
- 27053
- Coordinates
- 44.92639, -93.73639
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1031885 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1031885 is about 81% above the 42 m average across the 261 structures registered in Hennepin 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 71 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 314 m, which puts the top of the structure 390 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1031885, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Minnetrista in Hennepin County, Minnesota, at coordinates 44.92639, -93.73639, with the site address filed as "2900 HIGHLAND DRIVE". Hennepin County has 261 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 185 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 Coon Rapids, MN · 1025609, a tower at 200 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 1031885 on Nov 7, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1031885?
The FCC record lists WEST CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION of Appleton, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005849286. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 10 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (9 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-3426-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1031885?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (248 ft), and 390 m (1,278 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1031885?
The registered owner is WEST CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION, which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1031885?
It is located near Minnetrista, Hennepin County, Minnesota at 2900 HIGHLAND DRIVE (44.92639, -93.73639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1995.
What type of structure is 1031885?
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 Hennepin County, MN?
Hennepin County has 261 FCC-registered antenna structures, 185 of them constructed — the 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 1031885, Minnetrista, Hennepin County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/minnetrista-1031885 (data as of October 13, 2026).