Lattice tower 1304987 — Alden, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1304987 — lattice tower near Alden, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1304987 is a 78 m (255 ft) lattice tower near Alden, Hardin County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 4, 2018. It is registered to CHICAGO, CENTRAL & PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 29 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1304987 |
| Unique system identifier | 2704683 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Oct 17, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-ACE-4773-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
CHICAGO, CENTRAL & PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
Homewood, IL · FRN 0002579365
Holds 29 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 178 ft. W of county rd. S27 crossing
- City
- Alden
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50006
- County
- Hardin County
- County FIPS
- 19083
- Coordinates
- 42.50383, -93.38028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1304987 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1304987 is roughly in line with the 73 m average across the 41 structures registered in Hardin 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 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 357 m, which puts the top of the structure 435 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1304987, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alden in Hardin County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.50383, -93.38028, with the site address filed as "178 ft. W of county rd. S27 crossing". Hardin County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 32 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 Owasa, IA · 1016871, a tower at 152 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 1304987 on Oct 17, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1304987?
The FCC record lists CHICAGO, CENTRAL & PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY of Homewood, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002579365. Across the registry it holds 29 structure registrations, including 19 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (21 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-ACE-4773-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1304987?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 435 m (1,427 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1304987?
The registered owner is CHICAGO, CENTRAL & PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, which holds 29 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1304987?
It is located near Alden, Hardin County, Iowa at 178 ft. W of county rd. S27 crossing (42.50383, -93.38028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 4, 2018.
What type of structure is 1304987?
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 Hardin County, IA?
Hardin County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 36th-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 1304987, Alden, Hardin County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/alden-1304987 (data as of October 13, 2026).