Guyed tower 1220026 — Ruthton, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1220026 — guyed tower near Ruthton, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1220026 is a 110 m (361 ft) guyed tower near Ruthton, Lyon County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 19, 2001. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1220026 |
| Unique system identifier | 2617732 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 19, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Jul 3, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AGL-2351-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1128 Highway 23 (Florence - 050106)
- City
- Ruthton
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56170
- County
- Lyon County
- County FIPS
- 27083
- Coordinates
- 44.21742, -96.07719
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1220026 compared with others?
At 110 m, structure 1220026 is about 58% above the 70 m average across the 54 structures registered in Lyon County. It is about 42% 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 110 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 526 m, which puts the top of the structure 636 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1220026, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ruthton in Lyon County, Minnesota, at coordinates 44.21742, -96.07719, with the site address filed as "1128 Highway 23 (Florence - 050106)". Lyon County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 20th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 40 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 Chandler, MN · 1003305, a tower at 306 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 1220026 on Jul 3, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1220026?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AGL-2351-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 1220026?
Its registered overall height above ground is 110 m (361 ft), and 636 m (2,086 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1220026?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1220026?
It is located near Ruthton, Lyon County, Minnesota at 1128 Highway 23 (Florence - 050106) (44.21742, -96.07719). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 19, 2001.
What type of structure is 1220026?
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 Lyon County, MN?
Lyon County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them constructed — the 20th-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 1220026, Ruthton, Lyon County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/ruthton-1220026 (data as of October 13, 2026).