Pole 1314997 — Ortonville, MN
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1314997 — pole near Ortonville, Minnesota. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1314997 is a 18 m (60 ft) pole near Ortonville, Big Stone County, Minnesota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to PRAIRIE WINDS BROADCASTING,INC, which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1314997 |
| Unique system identifier | 2714781 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jun 17, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-AGL-18991-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.
Registered owner
PRAIRIE WINDS BROADCASTING,INC
Aberdeen, SD · FRN 0023102916
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 706 2ND ST SE ORTONVILLE,MN 56278
- City
- Ortonville
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56278
- County
- Big Stone County
- County FIPS
- 27011
- Coordinates
- 45.30206, -96.43214
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1314997 compared with others?
At 18 m, structure 1314997 is about 22% of the 84 m average across the 16 structures registered in Big Stone County. It is about 24% of the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 16,558 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about 41% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 330 m, which puts the top of the structure 348 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1314997, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ortonville in Big Stone County, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.30206, -96.43214, with the site address filed as "706 2ND ST SE ORTONVILLE,MN 56278". Big Stone County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 81st-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 11 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 Milbank, SD · 1001825, a guyed tower at 151 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1314997 on Jun 17, 2020. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 355 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1314997?
The FCC record lists PRAIRIE WINDS BROADCASTING,INC of Aberdeen, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023102916. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 1 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-AGL-18991-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 1314997?
Its registered overall height above ground is 18 m (60 ft), and 348 m (1,143 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1314997?
The registered owner is PRAIRIE WINDS BROADCASTING,INC, which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1314997?
It is located near Ortonville, Big Stone County, Minnesota at 706 2ND ST SE ORTONVILLE,MN 56278 (45.30206, -96.43214). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1314997?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,558 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Big Stone County, MN?
Big Stone County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 81st-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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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 1314997, Ortonville, Big Stone County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/ortonville-1314997 (data as of October 20, 2026).