Tower 1278138 — Starbuck, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278138 — 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 1278138 is a 93 m (306 ft) tower near Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 12, 2011. It is registered to Rural Cellular Corporation, which holds 434 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278138 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677566 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jun 30, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-6972-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003715919
Holds 434 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 28340 180th Street
- City
- Starbuck
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56381
- County
- Pope County
- County FIPS
- 27121
- Coordinates
- 45.64494, -95.51647
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278138 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1278138 is about 34% above the 70 m average across the 29 structures registered in Pope County. It is about 20% above the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 22% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 402 m, which puts the top of the structure 495 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278138, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Starbuck in Pope County, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.64494, -95.51647, with the site address filed as "28340 180th Street". 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 1278138 on Jun 30, 2016. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1278138?
The FCC record lists Rural Cellular Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003715919. Across the registry it holds 434 structure registrations, the 58th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 190 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (154 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-6972-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 1278138?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (306 ft), and 495 m (1,625 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278138?
The registered owner is Rural Cellular Corporation, which holds 434 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278138?
It is located near Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota at 28340 180th Street (45.64494, -95.51647). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 12, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278138?
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. 75,198 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1278138, Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/starbuck-1278138 (data as of October 20, 2026).