Antenna structures in Winneshiek County, Iowa
At a glance
Winneshiek County, Iowa has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 35 of them marked constructed. That is the 35th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 4,131. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1200203 near Decorah at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Winneshiek County compare with the rest of Iowa?
With 42 registrations, Winneshiek County ranks 35th of 99 counties in Iowa; Polk County leads the state with 229. The average registered overall height here is 77 m, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Winneshiek County?
The most common filed structure type in Winneshiek County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 18 registrations (42.9%). It is followed by tower (16) and guyed tower (6).
By registration status: 35 constructed, 4 dismantled and 3 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Winneshiek County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and NEIT Properties, LLC hold the most registrations in Winneshiek County, 7 each of the 42. Other owners include Alltel Corporation (5), Winneshiek Co EMA (5) and Pinnacle Towers LLC (3). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Winneshiek County have registered structures?
Registrations in Winneshiek County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Decorah (28), Calmar (4), Ossian (4), Ridgeway (2) and Calmer (1).
Every registration
All 42 structures in Winneshiek County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decorah · 1200203 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Decorah · 1026151 | 127 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Decorah · 1026017 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Decorah · 1017107 | 119 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Decorah · 1307362 | 109 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 6 | Decorah · 1331053 | 109 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Calmer · 1228666 | 108 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Decorah · 1017698 | 102 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Decorah · 1300031 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Decorah · 1017840 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Calmar · 1220207 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Decorah · 1223762 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Postville · 1235022 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Ossian · 1260785 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Decorah · 1017841 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 16 | Ossian · 1308995 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 17 | Ossian · 1331093 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Decorah · 1324656 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Decorah · 1302861 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 20 | Decorah · 1310998 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Decorah · 1324657 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Calmar · 1065677 | 80 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Ridgeway · 1268239 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Decorah · 1285203 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Spillville · 1285521 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Decorah · 1250582 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Calmar · 1324654 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Decorah · 1018143 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Ossian · 1324655 | 62 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Ft Atkinson · 1220214 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Ridgeway · 1222173 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Decorah · 1225201 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 33 | Decorah · 1223745 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Decorah · 1235023 | 52 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 35 | Decorah · 1306573 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Decorah · 1209586 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Decorah · 1289721 | 38 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Calmar · 1313443 | 31 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 39 | Decorah · 1307961 | 30 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Decorah · 1236720 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Decorah · 1255799 | 16 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Decorah · 1202988 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Winneshiek County, IA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 42 registered antenna structures in Winneshiek County, Iowa, 35 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Winneshiek County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Winneshiek County is registration 1200203, a tower near Decorah at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Winneshiek County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and NEIT Properties, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Winneshiek County, with 7 each.
What kind of towers are in Winneshiek County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (18 of 42 registrations), then tower (16).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Winneshiek County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/county/winneshiek-county (data as of October 20, 2026).