Guyed tower 1278487 — Minong, WI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278487 — guyed tower near Minong, Wisconsin. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278487 is a 94 m (309 ft) guyed tower near Minong, Washburn County, Wisconsin. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 26, 2012. It is registered to SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278487 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677915 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 26, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Jul 6, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AGL-1440-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0024896698
Holds 610 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- W 8078 Little Sand Road
- City
- Minong
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP
- 54859
- County
- Washburn County
- County FIPS
- 55129
- Coordinates
- 46.15658, -91.95383
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1278487 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1278487 is roughly in line with the 87 m average across the 49 structures registered in Washburn County. It is about 29% above the Wisconsin average of 73 m across 5,115 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 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 326 m, which puts the top of the structure 420 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278487, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Minong in Washburn County, Wisconsin, at coordinates 46.15658, -91.95383, with the site address filed as "W 8078 Little Sand Road". Washburn County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 48th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 40 of them are marked constructed. Wisconsin as a whole has 5,115 registrations, the 13th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Superior, WI · 1039440, a tower at 155 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 1278487 on Jul 6, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,949 in Wisconsin.
Who owns antenna structure 1278487?
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 65 in Wisconsin. 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 2023-AGL-1440-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1278487?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (309 ft), and 420 m (1,378 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278487?
The registered owner is SBA Towers IX, LLC, which holds 610 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278487?
It is located near Minong, Washburn County, Wisconsin at W 8078 Little Sand Road (46.15658, -91.95383). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 26, 2012.
What type of structure is 1278487?
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 Washburn County, WI?
Washburn County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them constructed — the 48th-largest count among 72 counties in Wisconsin.
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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 1278487, Minong, Washburn County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/minong-1278487 (data as of October 13, 2026).