Structure 1043243 — Akron, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043243 — unspecified structure near Akron, Iowa.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043243 is a 105 m (345 ft) structure near Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 2, 1998. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1043243 |
| Unique system identifier | 606301 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | May 2, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Aug 22, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-ACE-0165-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
- INT OF HWY 3 & K18 GO S 1/2 MI
- City
- Akron
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51001
- County
- Plymouth County
- County FIPS
- 19149
- Coordinates
- 42.79861, -96.46639
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1043243 compared with others?
At 105 m, structure 1043243 is roughly in line with the 97 m average across the 54 structures registered in Plymouth County. It is about 34% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 105 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 434 m, which puts the top of the structure 539 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1043243, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Akron in Plymouth County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.79861, -96.46639, with the site address filed as "INT OF HWY 3 & K18 GO S 1/2 MI". Plymouth County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 44 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 Sioux City, IA · 1018564, a guyed tower at 610 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 1043243 on Aug 22, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1043243?
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 98-ACE-0165-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1043243?
Its registered overall height above ground is 105 m (345 ft), and 539 m (1,768 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1043243?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1043243?
It is located near Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa at INT OF HWY 3 & K18 GO S 1/2 MI (42.79861, -96.46639). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 2, 1998.
What type of structure is 1043243?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Plymouth County, IA?
Plymouth County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 44 of them constructed — the 16th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1043243, Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/akron-1043243 (data as of October 6, 2026).