Lattice tower 1302438 — Centerville, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1302438 — lattice tower near Centerville, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1302438 is a 102 m (333 ft) lattice tower near Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 2, 2017. It is registered to IOWA STATE OF, which holds 72 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1302438 |
| Unique system identifier | 2702133 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Registration issued | May 1, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-ACE-4470-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
50319, IA · FRN 0002566040
Holds 72 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- STATE ROUTE 5
- City
- Centerville
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52544
- County
- Appanoose County
- County FIPS
- 19007
- Coordinates
- 40.70247, -92.87236
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1302438 compared with others?
At 102 m, structure 1302438 is about 14% above the 89 m average across the 34 structures registered in Appanoose County. It is about 29% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 39% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 99 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 102 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 308 m, which puts the top of the structure 409 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1302438, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Centerville in Appanoose County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.70247, -92.87236, with the site address filed as "STATE ROUTE 5". Appanoose County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 51st-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 28 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 Melrose, IA · 1256148, a tower at 458 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 1302438 on May 1, 2020. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1302438?
The FCC record lists IOWA STATE OF of 50319, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002566040. Across the registry it holds 72 structure registrations, the 270th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 72 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (49 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-ACE-4470-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1302438?
Its registered overall height above ground is 102 m (333 ft), and 409 m (1,342 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1302438?
The registered owner is IOWA STATE OF, which holds 72 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1302438?
It is located near Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa at STATE ROUTE 5 (40.70247, -92.87236). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 2, 2017.
What type of structure is 1302438?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Appanoose County, IA?
Appanoose County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them constructed — the 51st-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1302438, Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/centerville-1302438 (data as of October 6, 2026).