Lattice tower 1253536 — Bernard, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1253536 — lattice tower near Bernard, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1253536 is a 81 m (264 ft) lattice tower near Bernard, Dubuque County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 14, 2006. It is registered to Dubuque MSA Limited Partnership, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1253536 |
| Unique system identifier | 2652701 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Mar 12, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ACE-4884-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
Dubuque MSA Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002842599
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16510 Twelve Mile Road
- City
- Bernard
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52032
- County
- Dubuque County
- County FIPS
- 19061
- Coordinates
- 42.35344, -90.80797
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1253536 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1253536 is roughly in line with the 80 m average across the 79 structures registered in Dubuque County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 11% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 325 m, which puts the top of the structure 406 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1253536, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bernard in Dubuque County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.35344, -90.80797, with the site address filed as "16510 Twelve Mile Road". Dubuque County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 63 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 Jamestown Township, WI · 1235092, a guyed tower at 298 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 1253536 on Mar 12, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1253536?
The FCC record lists Dubuque MSA Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002842599. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ACE-4884-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 1253536?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (264 ft), and 406 m (1,331 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1253536?
The registered owner is Dubuque MSA Limited Partnership, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1253536?
It is located near Bernard, Dubuque County, Iowa at 16510 Twelve Mile Road (42.35344, -90.80797). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 14, 2006.
What type of structure is 1253536?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Dubuque County, IA?
Dubuque County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, 63 of them constructed — the 7th-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 1253536, Bernard, Dubuque County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/bernard-1253536 (data as of October 13, 2026).