Structure 1015872 — Albia, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1015872 — unspecified structure near Albia, Iowa.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1015872 is a 64 m (210 ft) structure near Albia, Monroe County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1976. It is registered to IOWA STATE OF, which holds 72 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1015872 |
| Unique system identifier | 118765 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1976 |
| Registration issued | May 1, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-ACE-0709-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
50319, IA · FRN 0002566040
Holds 72 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- HWY 137 .7 MI N
- City
- Albia
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52531
- County
- Monroe County
- County FIPS
- 19135
- Coordinates
- 41.05194, -92.80361
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1015872 compared with others?
At 64 m, structure 1015872 is about half of the 126 m average across the 24 structures registered in Monroe County. It is about 18% below the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 64 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 290 m, which puts the top of the structure 354 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1015872, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Albia in Monroe County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.05194, -92.80361, with the site address filed as "HWY 137 .7 MI N". Monroe County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 78th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 17 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 Melrose, IA · 1256148, a tower at 458 m (granted (not yet 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 1015872 on May 1, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1015872?
The FCC record lists IOWA STATE OF of 50319, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002566040. Across the registry it holds 72 structure registrations, the 269th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 72 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (49 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-ACE-0709-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1015872?
Its registered overall height above ground is 64 m (210 ft), and 354 m (1,160 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1015872?
The registered owner is IOWA STATE OF, which holds 72 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1015872?
It is located near Albia, Monroe County, Iowa at HWY 137 .7 MI N (41.05194, -92.80361). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1976.
What type of structure is 1015872?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Monroe County, IA?
Monroe County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 78th-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 1015872, Albia, Monroe County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/albia-1015872 (data as of October 13, 2026).