Tower 1260536 — Algona, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1260536 — tower (type not specified) near Algona, Iowa. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1260536 is a 46 m (150 ft) tower near Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 4, 2004. It is registered to Electronic Specialties, Inc., which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1260536 |
| Unique system identifier | 2659793 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 4, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Oct 22, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ACE-2459-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Algona, IA · FRN 0002579803
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2103 Highway 169 North
- City
- Algona
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50511
- County
- Kossuth County
- County FIPS
- 19109
- Coordinates
- 43.08675, -94.23739
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Algona, IA · 1018198143 m
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- Algona, IA · 1241683141 m
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
- Burt, IA · 1302446137 m
Lattice tower · Constructed
Mast · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1260536 compared with others?
At 46 m, structure 1260536 is about half of the 84 m average across the 38 structures registered in Kossuth County. It is about 42% below the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 40% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 43 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 46 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 358 m, which puts the top of the structure 404 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1260536, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Algona in Kossuth County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.08675, -94.23739, with the site address filed as "2103 Highway 169 North". Kossuth County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 43rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 25 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 Bradgate, IA · 1026016, a structure at 366 m (dismantled).
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 1260536 on Oct 22, 2007. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1260536?
The FCC record lists Electronic Specialties, Inc. of Algona, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002579803. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ACE-2459-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1260536?
Its registered overall height above ground is 46 m (150 ft), and 404 m (1,326 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1260536?
The registered owner is Electronic Specialties, Inc., which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1260536?
It is located near Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa at 2103 Highway 169 North (43.08675, -94.23739). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 4, 2004.
What type of structure is 1260536?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Kossuth County, IA?
Kossuth County has 38 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 43rd-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 1260536, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/algona-1260536 (data as of October 6, 2026).