Tower 1284612 — Creston, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1284612 — tower (type not specified) near Creston, 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 1284612 is a 76 m (249 ft) tower near Creston, Union County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 25, 2012. It is registered to Casey Wireless, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1284612 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684040 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 25, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Jun 8, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ACE-1451-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
Casey, IA · FRN 0004192639
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- North Creston
- City
- Creston
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50801
- County
- Union County
- County FIPS
- 19175
- Coordinates
- 41.08042, -94.37625
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1284612 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1284612 is about 20% below the 95 m average across the 33 structures registered in Union County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 398 m, which puts the top of the structure 474 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1284612, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Creston in Union County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.08042, -94.37625, with the site address filed as "North Creston". 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 1284612 on Jun 8, 2012. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1284612?
The FCC record lists Casey Wireless of Casey, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004192639. 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 2012-ACE-1451-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 1284612?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (249 ft), and 474 m (1,555 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1284612?
The registered owner is Casey Wireless, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1284612?
It is located near Creston, Union County, Iowa at North Creston (41.08042, -94.37625). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 25, 2012.
What type of structure is 1284612?
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. 75,247 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1284612, Creston, Union County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/creston-1284612 (data as of October 13, 2026).