Tower 1212177 — Richfield, MN
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212177 — tower (type not specified) near Richfield, 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 1212177 is a 47 m (154 ft) tower near Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to CITY OF RICHFIELD.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1212177 |
| Unique system identifier | 2609331 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Apr 27, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 94-AGL-1649-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
CITY OF RICHFIELD
Richfield, MN
Location
- Address
- 6700 Portland Avenue South
- City
- Richfield
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55423
- County
- Hennepin County
- County FIPS
- 27053
- Coordinates
- 44.88139, -93.26778
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1212177 compared with others?
At 47 m, structure 1212177 is about 12% above the 42 m average across the 261 structures registered in Hennepin County. It is about 39% below 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 38% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 42 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 47 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 258 m, which puts the top of the structure 305 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1212177, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Richfield in Hennepin County, Minnesota, at coordinates 44.88139, -93.26778, with the site address filed as "6700 Portland Avenue South". 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 Shoreview, MN · 1022899, a guyed tower at 447 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 1212177 on Apr 27, 2000. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 355 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1212177?
The FCC record lists CITY OF RICHFIELD of Richfield, MN as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 94-AGL-1649-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1212177?
Its registered overall height above ground is 47 m (154 ft), and 305 m (999 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1212177?
The registered owner is CITY OF RICHFIELD.
Where is antenna structure 1212177?
It is located near Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota at 6700 Portland Avenue South (44.88139, -93.26778). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1212177?
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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212177, weekly bulk file.
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 1212177, Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/richfield-1212177 (data as of October 13, 2026).