Guyed tower 1024040 — Worthington, MN
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024040 — guyed tower near Worthington, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1024040 is a 179 m (586 ft) guyed tower near Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Apr 1, 1997. It is registered to Absolute Communications II, L.L.C., which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1024040 |
| Unique system identifier | 125375 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Registration issued | May 20, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AGL-9463-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Absolute Communications II, L.L.C.
Sioux City, IA · FRN 0021156054
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- COUNTY HWY 35 3.5 MI W
- City
- Worthington
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56187
- County
- Nobles County
- County FIPS
- 27105
- Coordinates
- 43.63000, -95.67833
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1024040 compared with others?
At 179 m, structure 1024040 is about 2.5 times the 70 m average across the 41 structures registered in Nobles County. It is about 2.3 times 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 68% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 178 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 179 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 521 m, which puts the top of the structure 700 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1024040, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Worthington in Nobles County, Minnesota, at coordinates 43.63000, -95.67833, with the site address filed as "COUNTY HWY 35 3.5 MI W". Nobles County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 31 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 Chandler, MN · 1003305, a tower at 306 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1024040 on May 20, 2014. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 355 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1024040?
The FCC record lists Absolute Communications II, L.L.C. of Sioux City, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021156054. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AGL-9463-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1024040?
Its registered overall height above ground is 179 m (586 ft), and 700 m (2,296 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1024040?
The registered owner is Absolute Communications II, L.L.C., which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1024040?
It is located near Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota at COUNTY HWY 35 3.5 MI W (43.63000, -95.67833). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Apr 1, 1997.
What type of structure is 1024040?
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 Nobles County, MN?
Nobles County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 32nd-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 1024040, Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/worthington-1024040 (data as of October 13, 2026).