Tower 1279681 — Verndale, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279681 — tower (type not specified) near Verndale, 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 1279681 is a 44 m (144 ft) tower near Verndale, Todd County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 17, 2012. It is registered to Brandon Communications Inc, which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279681 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679109 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Jul 13, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-agl-4040-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
Brandon, MN · FRN 0002627206
Holds 11 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NW 1/4 Section 6 Bartlett Township
- City
- Verndale
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56481
- County
- Todd County
- County FIPS
- 27153
- Coordinates
- 46.36831, -95.02086
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279681 compared with others?
At 44 m, structure 1279681 is about half of the 86 m average across the 40 structures registered in Todd County. It is about 43% below 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 42% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 44 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 424 m, which puts the top of the structure 468 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279681, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Verndale in Todd County, Minnesota, at coordinates 46.36831, -95.02086, with the site address filed as "NW 1/4 Section 6 Bartlett Township". Todd County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 35th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 36 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 1279681 on Jul 13, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1279681?
The FCC record lists Brandon Communications Inc of Brandon, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002627206. Across the registry it holds 11 structure registrations, including 11 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-agl-4040-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 1279681?
Its registered overall height above ground is 44 m (144 ft), and 468 m (1,535 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279681?
The registered owner is Brandon Communications Inc, which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1279681?
It is located near Verndale, Todd County, Minnesota at NW 1/4 Section 6 Bartlett Township (46.36831, -95.02086). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 17, 2012.
What type of structure is 1279681?
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 Todd County, MN?
Todd County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 36 of them constructed — the 35th-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 1279681, Verndale, Todd County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/verndale-1279681 (data as of October 13, 2026).