Tower 1029269 — Starbuck, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029269 — tower (type not specified) near Starbuck, 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 1029269 is a 150 m (493 ft) tower near Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 15, 2000. It is registered to IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC., which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029269 |
| Unique system identifier | 129440 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 15, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Oct 26, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-2852-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.
Minneapolis, MN · FRN 0002586030
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 9.6 KM S of Starbuck, MN 1.1 km E of MN Highway 29
- City
- Starbuck
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56381
- County
- Pope County
- County FIPS
- 27121
- Coordinates
- 45.52828, -95.54808
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1029269 compared with others?
At 150 m, structure 1029269 is about twice the 70 m average across the 29 structures registered in Pope County. It is about twice 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 twice that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 381 m, which puts the top of the structure 531 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029269, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Starbuck in Pope County, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.52828, -95.54808, with the site address filed as "9.6 KM S of Starbuck, MN 1.1 km E of MN Highway 29". Pope County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 58th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 23 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 Westport, MN · 1025694, a tower at 363 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 1029269 on Oct 26, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1029269?
The FCC record lists IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. of Minneapolis, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002586030. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 10 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (6 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-2852-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1029269?
Its registered overall height above ground is 150 m (493 ft), and 531 m (1,743 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029269?
The registered owner is IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC., which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1029269?
It is located near Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota at 9.6 KM S of Starbuck, MN 1.1 km E of MN Highway 29 (45.52828, -95.54808). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 15, 2000.
What type of structure is 1029269?
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 Pope County, MN?
Pope County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them constructed — the 58th-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 1029269, Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/starbuck-1029269 (data as of October 13, 2026).