Guyed tower 1017257 — Anita, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017257 — guyed tower near Anita, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017257 is a 152 m (499 ft) guyed tower near Anita, Cass County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 25, 2017. It is registered to MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017257 |
| Unique system identifier | 119825 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Apr 23, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-ACE-2139-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS LLC
Atlantic, IA · FRN 0002572220
Location
- Address
- 5.8 KM WSW
- City
- Anita
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50020
- County
- Cass County
- County FIPS
- 19029
- Coordinates
- 41.43528, -94.83361
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017257 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1017257 is about twice the 78 m average across the 52 structures registered in Cass County. It is about twice the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 43% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 421 m, which puts the top of the structure 573 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017257, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Anita in Cass County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.43528, -94.83361, with the site address filed as "5.8 KM WSW". Cass County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 20th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 36 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 Lyman, IA · 1016107, a tower at 152 m (terminated).
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 1017257 on Apr 23, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017257?
The FCC record lists MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS LLC of Atlantic, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002572220.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-ACE-2139-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017257?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 573 m (1,879 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017257?
The registered owner is MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1017257?
It is located near Anita, Cass County, Iowa at 5.8 KM WSW (41.43528, -94.83361). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 25, 2017.
What type of structure is 1017257?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Cass County, IA?
Cass County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 36 of them constructed — the 20th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017257, weekly bulk file.
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 1017257, Anita, Cass County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/anita-1017257 (data as of October 13, 2026).