5-tower array 1249317 — Sauk Rapids, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1249317 — antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5) near Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1249317 is a 90 m (296 ft) 5-tower array near Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 31, 2007. It is registered to Tri County Broadcasting Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1249317 |
| Unique system identifier | 2648481 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5) (5TA5) |
| Date constructed | Jan 31, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Jul 14, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-AGL-3276-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Tri County Broadcasting Inc.
Sauk Rapids, MN · FRN 0004200978
Location
- Address
- 10th Ave NE, 0.38 mile north of Golden Spike Road
- City
- Sauk Rapids
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56379
- County
- Benton County
- County FIPS
- 27009
- Coordinates
- 45.60558, -94.13903
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1249317 compared with others?
At 90 m, structure 1249317 is roughly in line with the 89 m average across the 40 structures registered in Benton County. It is about 17% above the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 96 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (5TA5), the average overall height is 91 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 88 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 90 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 329 m, which puts the top of the structure 420 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1249317, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sauk Rapids in Benton County, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.60558, -94.13903, with the site address filed as "10th Ave NE, 0.38 mile north of Golden Spike Road". Benton County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 33rd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 30 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 1249317 on Jul 14, 2005. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1249317?
The FCC record lists Tri County Broadcasting Inc. of Sauk Rapids, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004200978.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-AGL-3276-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1249317?
Its registered overall height above ground is 90 m (296 ft), and 420 m (1,376 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1249317?
The registered owner is Tri County Broadcasting Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1249317?
It is located near Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota at 10th Ave NE, 0.38 mile north of Golden Spike Road (45.60558, -94.13903). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 31, 2007.
What type of structure is 1249317?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 5TA5, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5)". 96 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Benton County, MN?
Benton County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 33rd-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 1249317, Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/sauk-rapids-1249317 (data as of October 13, 2026).