Lattice tower 1272615 — Chariton, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1272615 — lattice tower near Chariton, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1272615 is a 66 m (215 ft) lattice tower near Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 16, 2010. It is registered to INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, which holds 93 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1272615 |
| Unique system identifier | 2671962 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 16, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Nov 9, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ACE-2478-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
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
Cedar Rapids, IA · FRN 0002595379
Holds 93 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Chariton Tower
- City
- Chariton
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50049
- County
- Lucas County
- County FIPS
- 19117
- Coordinates
- 41.05561, -93.30211
Within ~40 km
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- Lucas, IA · 1246960143 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1272615 compared with others?
At 66 m, structure 1272615 is about 20% below the 82 m average across the 25 structures registered in Lucas County. It is about 17% below 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 66 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 312 m, which puts the top of the structure 377 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1272615, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Chariton in Lucas County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.05561, -93.30211, with the site address filed as "Chariton Tower". Lucas County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 74th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 21 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 1272615 on Nov 9, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1272615?
The FCC record lists INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY of Cedar Rapids, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002595379. Across the registry it holds 93 structure registrations, the 210th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 84 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (37 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ACE-2478-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 1272615?
Its registered overall height above ground is 66 m (215 ft), and 377 m (1,237 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1272615?
The registered owner is INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, which holds 93 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1272615?
It is located near Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa at Chariton Tower (41.05561, -93.30211). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 16, 2010.
What type of structure is 1272615?
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 Lucas County, IA?
Lucas County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them constructed — the 74th-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 1272615, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/chariton-1272615 (data as of October 13, 2026).