Monopole 1280493 — Cedar Rapids, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280493 — monopole near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280493 is a 38 m (125 ft) monopole near Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 14, 2011. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280493 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679921 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jan 31, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ACE-6782-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2734 Mount Vernon Southeast (205697)
- City
- Cedar Rapids
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52403
- County
- Linn County
- County FIPS
- 19113
- Coordinates
- 41.97722, -91.62669
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Walker, IA · 1223188607 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
- Walker, IA · 1017602566 m
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- Walker, IA · 1055256521 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1280493 compared with others?
At 38 m, structure 1280493 is about half of the 77 m average across the 128 structures registered in Linn County. It is about half of the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 36 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 38 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 267 m, which puts the top of the structure 305 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280493, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Cedar Rapids in Linn County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.97722, -91.62669, with the site address filed as "2734 Mount Vernon Southeast (205697)". Linn County has 128 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 103 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 Walker, IA · 1223188, a tower at 607 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 1280493 on Jan 31, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1280493?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ACE-6782-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 1280493?
Its registered overall height above ground is 38 m (125 ft), and 305 m (1,001 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280493?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280493?
It is located near Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa at 2734 Mount Vernon Southeast (205697) (41.97722, -91.62669). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 14, 2011.
What type of structure is 1280493?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Linn County, IA?
Linn County has 128 FCC-registered antenna structures, 103 of them constructed — the 3rd-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 1280493, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/cedar-rapids-1280493 (data as of October 13, 2026).