Tower 1257872 — Armstrong, IA
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257872 — tower (type not specified) near Armstrong, 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 1257872 is a 94 m (310 ft) tower near Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION, which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1257872 |
| Unique system identifier | 2657038 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | May 3, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-ACE-18-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5713 HWY 9
- City
- Armstrong
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50514
- County
- Emmet County
- County FIPS
- 19063
- Coordinates
- 43.38592, -94.45994
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Unspecified structure · Constructed
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Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1257872 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1257872 is roughly in line with the 87 m average across the 19 structures registered in Emmet County. It is about 20% 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 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 371 m, which puts the top of the structure 465 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1257872, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Armstrong in Emmet County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.38592, -94.45994, with the site address filed as "5713 HWY 9". Emmet County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 91st-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 12 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 Northrop, MN · 1248372, a tower at 156 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1257872 on May 3, 2007. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 277 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1257872?
The FCC record lists UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 678 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-ACE-18-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1257872?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (310 ft), and 465 m (1,527 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1257872?
The registered owner is UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION, which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1257872?
It is located near Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa at 5713 HWY 9 (43.38592, -94.45994). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1257872?
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 Emmet County, IA?
Emmet County has 19 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 91st-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 1257872, Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/armstrong-1257872 (data as of October 13, 2026).