Guyed tower 1016771 — Albia, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016771 — guyed tower near Albia, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016771 is a 96 m (315 ft) guyed tower near Albia, Monroe County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 29, 2017. It is registered to INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, which holds 93 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016771 |
| Unique system identifier | 119455 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 29, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Apr 3, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-ACE-4168-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23 |
| 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
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
Dubuque, IA · FRN 0002595379
Holds 93 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.75 MI S
- City
- Albia
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52531
- County
- Monroe County
- County FIPS
- 19135
- Coordinates
- 41.00047, -92.81061
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1016771 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1016771 is about 24% below the 126 m average across the 24 structures registered in Monroe County. It is about 22% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,131 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 291 m, which puts the top of the structure 387 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016771, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Albia in Monroe County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.00047, -92.81061, with the site address filed as "1.75 MI S". 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 4,131 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 1016771 on Apr 3, 2017. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,266 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016771?
The FCC record lists INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY of Dubuque, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002595379. Across the registry it holds 93 structure registrations, the 210th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 84 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (37 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-ACE-4168-OE, 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 A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016771?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 387 m (1,270 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016771?
The registered owner is INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, which holds 93 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016771?
It is located near Albia, Monroe County, Iowa at 1.75 MI S (41.00047, -92.81061). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 29, 2017.
What type of structure is 1016771?
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. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1016771, Albia, Monroe County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/albia-1016771 (data as of October 20, 2026).