Tower 1017453 — Alvord, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017453 — tower (type not specified) near Alvord, 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 1017453 is a 103 m (338 ft) tower near Alvord, Lyon County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 23, 1997. It is registered to Community First Broadcasting, which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017453 |
| Unique system identifier | 119996 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 23, 1997 |
| Registration issued | May 20, 2010 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ACE-0480-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| 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
Aberdeen, SD · FRN 0019549062
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .5KM S OF CR 27 .5KM W
- City
- Alvord
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51230
- County
- Lyon County
- County FIPS
- 19119
- Coordinates
- 43.34111, -96.31778
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017453 compared with others?
At 103 m, structure 1017453 is about 33% above the 77 m average across the 17 structures registered in Lyon County. It is about 31% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 35% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 102 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 103 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 427 m, which puts the top of the structure 530 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017453, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alvord in Lyon County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.34111, -96.31778, with the site address filed as ".5KM S OF CR 27 .5KM W". Lyon County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 94th-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 Rowena, SD · 1042104, a tower at 609 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 1017453 on May 20, 2010. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017453?
The FCC record lists Community First Broadcasting of Aberdeen, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0019549062. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ACE-0480-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 1017453?
Its registered overall height above ground is 103 m (338 ft), and 530 m (1,738 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017453?
The registered owner is Community First Broadcasting, which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017453?
It is located near Alvord, Lyon County, Iowa at .5KM S OF CR 27 .5KM W (43.34111, -96.31778). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 23, 1997.
What type of structure is 1017453?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lyon County, IA?
Lyon County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 94th-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 1017453, Alvord, Lyon County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/alvord-1017453 (data as of October 13, 2026).