Guyed tower 1016830 — Creston, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016830 — guyed tower near Creston, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016830 is a 102 m (334 ft) guyed tower near Creston, Union County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 27, 1994. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016830 |
| Unique system identifier | 119499 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 27, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Aug 16, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ACE-5965-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1524 Iris Ave
- City
- Creston
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50801
- County
- Union County
- County FIPS
- 19175
- Coordinates
- 41.08250, -94.31189
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016830 compared with others?
At 102 m, structure 1016830 is roughly in line with the 95 m average across the 33 structures registered in Union County. It is about 30% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with 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 396 m, which puts the top of the structure 498 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016830, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Creston in Union County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.08250, -94.31189, with the site address filed as "1524 Iris Ave". Union County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 53rd-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 Lorimar, IA · 1311217, a guyed tower at 303 m (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 1016830 on Aug 16, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016830?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 678 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ACE-5965-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016830?
Its registered overall height above ground is 102 m (334 ft), and 498 m (1,634 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016830?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016830?
It is located near Creston, Union County, Iowa at 1524 Iris Ave (41.08250, -94.31189). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 27, 1994.
What type of structure is 1016830?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Union County, IA?
Union County has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them constructed — the 53rd-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 1016830, Creston, Union County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/creston-1016830 (data as of October 6, 2026).