Tower 1248886 — Nicollet, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1248886 — tower (type not specified) near Nicollet, 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 1248886 is a 120 m (395 ft) tower near Nicollet, Nicollet County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 20, 2007. It is registered to Grain Communications IV, LLC, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1248886 |
| Unique system identifier | 2648050 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Feb 1, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-AGL-1691-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Sarasota, FL · FRN 0016221053
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 18, Township 109 N, Range 28 W
- City
- Nicollet
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56074
- County
- Nicollet County
- County FIPS
- 27103
- Coordinates
- 44.24758, -94.23206
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1248886 compared with others?
At 120 m, structure 1248886 is about 31% above the 92 m average across the 26 structures registered in Nicollet County. It is about 56% above 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 about 58% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 116 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 120 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 300 m, which puts the top of the structure 421 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1248886, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Nicollet in Nicollet County, Minnesota, at coordinates 44.24758, -94.23206, with the site address filed as "SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 18, Township 109 N, Range 28 W". Nicollet County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 67th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 16 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 "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 1248886 on Feb 1, 2012. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1248886?
The FCC record lists Grain Communications IV, LLC of Sarasota, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0016221053. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 1 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 2005-AGL-1691-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1248886?
Its registered overall height above ground is 120 m (395 ft), and 421 m (1,380 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1248886?
The registered owner is Grain Communications IV, LLC, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1248886?
It is located near Nicollet, Nicollet County, Minnesota at SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 18, Township 109 N, Range 28 W (44.24758, -94.23206). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 20, 2007.
What type of structure is 1248886?
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 Nicollet County, MN?
Nicollet County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 67th-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 1248886, Nicollet, Nicollet County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/nicollet-1248886 (data as of October 13, 2026).