Lattice tower 1017097 — Albia, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017097 — lattice tower near Albia, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017097 is a 105 m (345 ft) lattice tower near Albia, Monroe County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 20, 1996. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017097 |
| Unique system identifier | 119684 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 20, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Aug 16, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ACE-2652-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
- 6385 196th St
- City
- Albia
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52531
- County
- Monroe County
- County FIPS
- 19135
- Coordinates
- 41.02556, -92.83436
Within ~40 km
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Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1017097 compared with others?
At 105 m, structure 1017097 is about 16% below the 126 m average across the 24 structures registered in Monroe County. It is about 34% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,131 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 45% above that figure.
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 288 m, which puts the top of the structure 393 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017097, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Albia in Monroe County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.02556, -92.83436, with the site address filed as "6385 196th St". 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 1017097 on Aug 16, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,266 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017097?
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-2652-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 1017097?
Its registered overall height above ground is 105 m (345 ft), and 393 m (1,289 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017097?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017097?
It is located near Albia, Monroe County, Iowa at 6385 196th St (41.02556, -92.83436). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 20, 1996.
What type of structure is 1017097?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 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 1017097, Albia, Monroe County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/albia-1017097 (data as of October 20, 2026).