Tower 1016259 — Afton, IA
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016259 — tower (type not specified) near Afton, Iowa. 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 1016259 is a 102 m (333 ft) tower near Afton, Union County, Iowa. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Nov 4, 1965. It is registered to U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016259 |
| Unique system identifier | 100279 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 4, 1965 |
| Registration issued | Apr 28, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 88-ACE-0286-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS INC
Littleton, CO
Location
- Address
- 7 MI SSE
- City
- Afton
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50861
- County
- Union County
- County FIPS
- 19175
- Coordinates
- 40.93139, -94.15111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016259 compared with others?
At 102 m, structure 1016259 is roughly in line with the 95 m average across the 33 structures registered in Union County. It is about 29% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 33% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 102 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 383 m, which puts the top of the structure 484 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016259, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Afton in Union County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.93139, -94.15111, with the site address filed as "7 MI SSE". Union County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 53rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 28 of them are marked constructed. Iowa as a whole has 4,130 registrations, the 20th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Lorimar, IA · 1311217, a guyed tower at 303 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1016259 on Apr 28, 1997. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,703 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 56 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016259?
The FCC record lists U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS INC of Littleton, CO as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 88-ACE-0286-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016259?
Its registered overall height above ground is 102 m (333 ft), and 484 m (1,588 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016259?
The registered owner is U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Where is antenna structure 1016259?
It is located near Afton, Union County, Iowa at 7 MI SSE (40.93139, -94.15111). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Nov 4, 1965.
What type of structure is 1016259?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Union County, IA?
Union County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them constructed — the 53rd-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016259, 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 1016259, Afton, Union County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/afton-1016259 (data as of October 13, 2026).