Guyed tower 1278979 — Ut Rainy Lake, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278979 — guyed tower near Ut Rainy Lake, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278979 is a 94 m (307 ft) guyed tower near Ut Rainy Lake, Koochiching County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 18, 2012. It is registered to SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278979 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678407 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Aug 14, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-8521-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23 |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0024896698
Holds 610 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3909 County Road 98 S (MN22225-A)
- City
- Ut Rainy Lake
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56649
- County
- Koochiching County
- County FIPS
- 27071
- Coordinates
- 48.47339, -93.33333
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278979 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1278979 is roughly in line with the 89 m average across the 45 structures registered in Koochiching County. It is about 21% above the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 342 m, which puts the top of the structure 436 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278979, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ut Rainy Lake in Koochiching County, Minnesota, at coordinates 48.47339, -93.33333, with the site address filed as "3909 County Road 98 S (MN22225-A)". Koochiching County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 39 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 Little Fork, MN · 1221439, a tower at 128 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 1278979 on Aug 14, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1278979?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers IX, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024896698. Across the registry it holds 610 structure registrations, the 42nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 25 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (220 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-8521-OE, 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 A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278979?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (307 ft), and 436 m (1,429 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278979?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278979?
It is located near Ut Rainy Lake, Koochiching County, Minnesota at 3909 County Road 98 S (MN22225-A) (48.47339, -93.33333). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 18, 2012.
What type of structure is 1278979?
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. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Koochiching County, MN?
Koochiching County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 27th-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 1278979, Ut Rainy Lake, Koochiching County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/ut-rainy-lake-1278979 (data as of October 20, 2026).