Tower 1280168 — Chariton, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280168 — tower (type not specified) near Chariton, 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 1280168 is a 55 m (180 ft) tower near Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 31, 2011. It is registered to Lucas, County of, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280168 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679596 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 31, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Aug 23, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-ACE-1886-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
Chariton, IA · FRN 0006607915
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- North Hy-Vee Rd., directly south of the County Engineer's office.
- City
- Chariton
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50049
- County
- Lucas County
- County FIPS
- 19117
- Coordinates
- 41.02300, -93.32933
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Lucas, IA · 1246960143 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1280168 compared with others?
At 55 m, structure 1280168 is about 33% below the 82 m average across the 25 structures registered in Lucas County. It is about 30% below the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 28% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 49 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 55 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 305 m, which puts the top of the structure 360 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280168, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Chariton in Lucas County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.02300, -93.32933, with the site address filed as "North Hy-Vee Rd., directly south of the County Engineer's office.". 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 1280168 on Aug 23, 2011. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1280168?
The FCC record lists Lucas, County of of Chariton, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006607915. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-ACE-1886-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 1280168?
Its registered overall height above ground is 55 m (180 ft), and 360 m (1,181 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280168?
The registered owner is Lucas, County of, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280168?
It is located near Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa at North Hy-Vee Rd., directly south of the County Engineer's office. (41.02300, -93.32933). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 31, 2011.
What type of structure is 1280168?
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. 75,302 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1280168, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/chariton-1280168 (data as of October 6, 2026).