Lattice tower 1280156 — Grafton, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280156 — lattice tower near Grafton, North Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280156 is a 110 m (360 ft) lattice tower near Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 18, 2021. It is registered to Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., which holds 31 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280156 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679584 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Jan 18, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-AGL-18325-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc.
Grand Forks, ND · FRN 0003894706
Holds 31 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6509 COUNTY RD 2
- City
- Grafton
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58237
- County
- Walsh County
- County FIPS
- 38099
- Coordinates
- 48.35356, -97.16828
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
How tall is structure 1280156 compared with others?
At 110 m, structure 1280156 is about 36% above the 81 m average across the 24 structures registered in Walsh County. It is about 36% above the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 51% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 104 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 110 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 244 m, which puts the top of the structure 354 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280156, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Grafton in Walsh County, North Dakota, at coordinates 48.35356, -97.16828, with the site address filed as "6509 COUNTY RD 2". Walsh County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 17 of them are marked constructed. North Dakota as a whole has 1,605 registrations, the 37th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is East Grand Forks, MN · 1034780, a guyed tower at 154 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 1280156 on Jan 18, 2021. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,213 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1280156?
The FCC record lists Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. of Grand Forks, ND as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003894706. Across the registry it holds 31 structure registrations, including 20 in North Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (17 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-AGL-18325-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1280156?
Its registered overall height above ground is 110 m (360 ft), and 354 m (1,160 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280156?
The registered owner is Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., which holds 31 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280156?
It is located near Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota at 6509 COUNTY RD 2 (48.35356, -97.16828). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 18, 2021.
What type of structure is 1280156?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Walsh County, ND?
Walsh County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 22nd-largest count among 53 counties in North Dakota.
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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 1280156, Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/grafton-1280156 (data as of October 20, 2026).