Tower 1254302 — Bernard, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1254302 — tower (type not specified) near Bernard, 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 1254302 is a 61 m (199 ft) tower near Bernard, Dubuque County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 14, 2006. It is registered to Bernard Telephone Co., Inc, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1254302 |
| Unique system identifier | 2653467 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 14, 2006 |
| Registration issued | Jul 14, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ACE-910-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
Bernard, IA · FRN 0002574861
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3025 Sundown Rd
- City
- Bernard
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52032
- County
- Dubuque County
- County FIPS
- 19061
- Coordinates
- 42.34258, -90.87625
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1254302 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1254302 is about 24% below the 80 m average across the 79 structures registered in Dubuque County. It is about 23% below 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 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 318 m, which puts the top of the structure 378 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1254302, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bernard in Dubuque County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.34258, -90.87625, with the site address filed as "3025 Sundown Rd". 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 Town Of Jamestown, WI · 1231166, a tower at 298 m (canceled).
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 1254302 on Jul 14, 2006. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1254302?
The FCC record lists Bernard Telephone Co., Inc of Bernard, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002574861. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ACE-910-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1254302?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 378 m (1,241 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1254302?
The registered owner is Bernard Telephone Co., Inc, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1254302?
It is located near Bernard, Dubuque County, Iowa at 3025 Sundown Rd (42.34258, -90.87625). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 14, 2006.
What type of structure is 1254302?
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 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1254302, 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 1254302, Bernard, Dubuque County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/bernard-1254302 (data as of October 13, 2026).