Tower 1256709 — Ames, IA

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256709 — tower (type not specified) near Ames, Iowa. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.

Overall height

41 m

133 ft

Support structure

38 m

Top above sea level

350 m

Ground elevation

310 m

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≥ 150 m60–150 m30–60 m< 30 m

This entry + 6 nearby

Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1256709
Unique system identifier	2655875
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Tower (type not specified) (TOWER)
Date constructed	Apr 18, 2008
Registration issued	Feb 7, 2020

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	2007-ACE-4087-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

Cellco Partnership

Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0003290673

Holds 7,049 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 4859 240th Street
City: Ames
State: Iowa
ZIP: 50014
County FIPS: 19169
Coordinates: 42.00653, -93.68203

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1256709?

Its registered overall height above ground is 41 m (133 ft), and 350 m (1,149 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1256709?

The registered owner is Cellco Partnership, which holds 7,049 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1256709?

It is located near Ames, Iowa at 4859 240th Street (42.00653, -93.68203). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 18, 2008.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256709, weekly bulk file.