Tower 1065692 — Staples, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1065692 — tower (type not specified) near Staples, 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 1065692 is a 26 m (85 ft) tower near Staples, Wadena County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1987. It is registered to STAPLES MOTLEY ISD 2170.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1065692 |
| Unique system identifier | 625113 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Jun 15, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AGL-2775-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | None |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
STAPLES MOTLEY ISD 2170
Staples, MN
Location
- Address
- 0.8 KM W JCT WADENA 30+2 BUS GARAGE
- City
- Staples
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56479
- County
- Wadena County
- County FIPS
- 27159
- Coordinates
- 46.38972, -94.80583
Within ~40 km
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- Nimrod, MN · 1241848279 m
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- Nimrod, MN · 1201510183 m
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How tall is structure 1065692 compared with others?
At 26 m, structure 1065692 is about 28% of the 93 m average across the 28 structures registered in Wadena County. It is about 34% of 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 34% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 20 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 26 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 393 m, which puts the top of the structure 419 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1065692, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Staples in Wadena County, Minnesota, at coordinates 46.38972, -94.80583, with the site address filed as "0.8 KM W JCT WADENA 30+2 BUS GARAGE". Wadena County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 63rd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 22 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 Nimrod, MN · 1241848, a tower at 279 m (granted (not yet 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 1065692 on Jun 15, 1999. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1065692?
The FCC record lists STAPLES MOTLEY ISD 2170 of Staples, MN as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-AGL-2775-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1065692?
Its registered overall height above ground is 26 m (85 ft), and 419 m (1,375 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1065692?
The registered owner is STAPLES MOTLEY ISD 2170.
Where is antenna structure 1065692?
It is located near Staples, Wadena County, Minnesota at 0.8 KM W JCT WADENA 30+2 BUS GARAGE (46.38972, -94.80583). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1987.
What type of structure is 1065692?
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 Wadena County, MN?
Wadena County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 63rd-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1065692, 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 1065692, Staples, Wadena County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/staples-1065692 (data as of October 13, 2026).