Guyed tower 1011357 — Simpson, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1011357 — guyed tower near Simpson, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1011357 is a 59 m (194 ft) guyed tower near Simpson, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1960. It is registered to Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1011357 |
| Unique system identifier | 115391 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1960 |
| Registration issued | Aug 26, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2014-AGL-15723-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0003733219
Holds 262 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- County Rd. 20 SE, 0.46 mi. N of I-90 overpass
- City
- Simpson
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55904
- County
- Olmsted County
- County FIPS
- 27109
- Coordinates
- 43.91725, -92.43908
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1011357 compared with others?
At 59 m, structure 1011357 is about 29% below the 84 m average across the 62 structures registered in Olmsted County. It is about 24% below the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,994 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 45% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 59 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 382 m, which puts the top of the structure 441 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1011357, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Simpson in Olmsted County, Minnesota, at coordinates 43.91725, -92.43908, with the site address filed as "County Rd. 20 SE, 0.46 mi. N of I-90 overpass". Olmsted County has 62 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 53 of them are marked constructed. Minnesota as a whole has 3,994 registrations, the 21st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Ostrander, MN · 1011414, a guyed tower at 401 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 1011357 on Aug 26, 2024. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1011357?
The FCC record lists Gray Local Media, Inc. of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003733219. Across the registry it holds 262 structure registrations, the 90th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (125 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2014-AGL-15723-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1011357?
Its registered overall height above ground is 59 m (194 ft), and 441 m (1,446 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1011357?
The registered owner is Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1011357?
It is located near Simpson, Olmsted County, Minnesota at County Rd. 20 SE, 0.46 mi. N of I-90 overpass (43.91725, -92.43908). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1960.
What type of structure is 1011357?
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. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Olmsted County, MN?
Olmsted County has 62 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 15th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1011357, Simpson, Olmsted County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/simpson-1011357 (data as of October 6, 2026).