Guyed tower 1308642 — Pipestone, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308642 — guyed tower near Pipestone, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308642 is a 94 m (308 ft) guyed tower near Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 31, 2019. It is registered to K-Communications, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1308642 |
| Unique system identifier | 2708339 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Dec 10, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-8150-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Ruthton, MN · FRN 0007888340
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 580 50th Ave.
- City
- Pipestone
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56164
- County
- Pipestone County
- County FIPS
- 27117
- Coordinates
- 43.93311, -96.36678
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1308642 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1308642 is about 58% above the 60 m average across the 33 structures registered in Pipestone County. It is about 21% above the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 12% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 506 m, which puts the top of the structure 600 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1308642, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pipestone in Pipestone County, Minnesota, at coordinates 43.93311, -96.36678, with the site address filed as "580 50th Ave.". Pipestone County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 49th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 27 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 Lake Benton, MN · 1247660, a guyed tower at 183 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 1308642 on Dec 10, 2018. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1308642?
The FCC record lists K-Communications of Ruthton, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0007888340. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AGL-8150-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1308642?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (308 ft), and 600 m (1,969 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1308642?
The registered owner is K-Communications, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1308642?
It is located near Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota at 580 50th Ave. (43.93311, -96.36678). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 31, 2019.
What type of structure is 1308642?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Pipestone County, MN?
Pipestone County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 49th-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 1308642, Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/pipestone-1308642 (data as of October 13, 2026).