Guyed tower 1290070 — Vining, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1290070 — guyed tower near Vining, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1290070 is a 60 m (195 ft) guyed tower near Vining, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 2014. It is registered to Brandon Communications Inc., which holds 11 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1290070 |
| Unique system identifier | 2689499 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Jan 3, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-3963-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
- 15986 County Hwy 59
- City
- Vining
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56588
- County
- Otter Tail County
- County FIPS
- 27111
- Coordinates
- 46.19664, -95.50253
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1290070 compared with others?
At 60 m, structure 1290070 is about 34% below the 90 m average across the 101 structures registered in Otter Tail County. It is about 23% below the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 44% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 52 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 60 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 535 m, which puts the top of the structure 595 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1290070, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vining in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, at coordinates 46.19664, -95.50253, with the site address filed as "15986 County Hwy 59". Otter Tail County has 101 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 88 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 Dalton, MN · 1020180, a tower at 143 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 1290070 on Jan 3, 2014. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1290070?
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-3963-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 1290070?
Its registered overall height above ground is 60 m (195 ft), and 595 m (1,950 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1290070?
The registered owner is Brandon Communications Inc., which holds 11 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1290070?
It is located near Vining, Otter Tail County, Minnesota at 15986 County Hwy 59 (46.19664, -95.50253). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 2014.
What type of structure is 1290070?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Otter Tail County, MN?
Otter Tail County has 101 FCC-registered antenna structures, 88 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1290070, 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 1290070, Vining, Otter Tail County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/vining-1290070 (data as of October 13, 2026).