Lattice tower 1286072 — Paynesville, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286072 — lattice tower near Paynesville, Minnesota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286072 is a 37 m (120 ft) lattice tower near Paynesville, Stearns County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 16, 1983. It is registered to Xcel Energy Services Inc., which holds 113 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286072 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685500 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 16, 1983 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-6976-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
Minneapolis, MN · FRN 0006242689
Holds 113 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16902 283rd Ave
- City
- Paynesville
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56362
- County
- Stearns County
- County FIPS
- 27145
- Coordinates
- 45.36806, -94.70056
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286072 compared with others?
At 37 m, structure 1286072 is about 42% of the 87 m average across the 101 structures registered in Stearns County. It is about half of the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 34 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 37 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 363 m, which puts the top of the structure 400 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286072, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Paynesville in Stearns County, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.36806, -94.70056, with the site address filed as "16902 283rd Ave". Stearns County has 101 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 77 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 Avon, MN · 1025394, a tower at 322 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 1286072 on Sep 28, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1286072?
The FCC record lists Xcel Energy Services Inc. of Minneapolis, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006242689. Across the registry it holds 113 structure registrations, the 179th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 17 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (36 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-6976-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 1286072?
Its registered overall height above ground is 37 m (120 ft), and 400 m (1,311 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286072?
The registered owner is Xcel Energy Services Inc., which holds 113 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286072?
It is located near Paynesville, Stearns County, Minnesota at 16902 283rd Ave (45.36806, -94.70056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 16, 1983.
What type of structure is 1286072?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Stearns County, MN?
Stearns County has 101 FCC-registered antenna structures, 77 of them constructed — the 6th-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 1286072, Paynesville, Stearns County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/paynesville-1286072 (data as of October 13, 2026).