Guyed tower 1291457 — Blockton, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291457 — guyed tower near Blockton, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291457 is a 61 m (199 ft) guyed tower near Blockton, Taylor County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 12, 2015. It is registered to CitySwitch DevCo 1, LLC, which holds 41 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1291457 |
| Unique system identifier | 2690974 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Sep 8, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ACE-2143-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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0038822797
Holds 41 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 301 Cleveland Street
- City
- Blockton
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50836
- County
- Taylor County
- County FIPS
- 19173
- Coordinates
- 40.61886, -94.47311
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1291457 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1291457 is about 44% below the 109 m average across the 16 structures registered in Taylor County. It is about 23% below 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% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 355 m, which puts the top of the structure 416 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1291457, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Blockton in Taylor County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.61886, -94.47311, with the site address filed as "301 Cleveland Street". Taylor County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 97th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 15 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 Creston, IA · 1334515, a guyed tower at 199 m (granted (not yet 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 1291457 on Sep 8, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1291457?
The FCC record lists CitySwitch DevCo 1, LLC of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0038822797. Across the registry it holds 41 structure registrations, the 401st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 27 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (18 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ACE-2143-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 1291457?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 416 m (1,363 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1291457?
The registered owner is CitySwitch DevCo 1, LLC, which holds 41 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1291457?
It is located near Blockton, Taylor County, Iowa at 301 Cleveland Street (40.61886, -94.47311). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 12, 2015.
What type of structure is 1291457?
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 Taylor County, IA?
Taylor County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 97th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291457, 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 1291457, Blockton, Taylor County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/blockton-1291457 (data as of October 13, 2026).