Lattice tower 1281151 — Afton, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281151 — lattice tower near Afton, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281151 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Afton, Union County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 2012. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1281151 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680579 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Sep 11, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ACE-421-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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2395 195th Street
- City
- Afton
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50830
- County
- Union County
- County FIPS
- 19175
- Coordinates
- 41.02214, -94.20511
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1281151 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1281151 is about 17% below the 95 m average across the 33 structures registered in Union County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 368 m, which puts the top of the structure 447 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1281151, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Afton in Union County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.02214, -94.20511, with the site address filed as "2395 195th Street". 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 "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 1281151 on Sep 11, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1281151?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 678 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ACE-421-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 1281151?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 447 m (1,466 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1281151?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1281151?
It is located near Afton, Union County, Iowa at 2395 195th Street (41.02214, -94.20511). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 2012.
What type of structure is 1281151?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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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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 1281151, Afton, Union County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/afton-1281151 (data as of October 13, 2026).