Tower 1018143 — Decorah, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1018143 — tower (type not specified) near Decorah, 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 1018143 is a 63 m (208 ft) tower near Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 1, 1968. It is registered to LUTHER COLLEGE DBA = KWLC RADIO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1018143 |
| Unique system identifier | 120580 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 1, 1968 |
| Registration issued | May 6, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
LUTHER COLLEGE DBA = KWLC RADIO
Decorah, IA
Location
- Address
- DIKE RD 417
- City
- Decorah
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52101
- County
- Winneshiek County
- County FIPS
- 19191
- Coordinates
- 43.30972, -91.80861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1018143 compared with others?
At 63 m, structure 1018143 is about 18% below the 77 m average across the 42 structures registered in Winneshiek County. It is about 19% 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 17% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 62 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 63 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 266 m, which puts the top of the structure 329 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1018143, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Decorah in Winneshiek County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.30972, -91.80861, with the site address filed as "DIKE RD 417". Winneshiek County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 35th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 35 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 Decorah, IA · 1200203, a tower at 152 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 1018143 on May 6, 1997. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1018143?
The FCC record lists LUTHER COLLEGE DBA = KWLC RADIO of Decorah, IA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1018143?
Its registered overall height above ground is 63 m (208 ft), and 329 m (1,079 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1018143?
The registered owner is LUTHER COLLEGE DBA = KWLC RADIO.
Where is antenna structure 1018143?
It is located near Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa at DIKE RD 417 (43.30972, -91.80861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 1, 1968.
What type of structure is 1018143?
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 Winneshiek County, IA?
Winneshiek County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 35 of them constructed — the 35th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1018143, weekly bulk file.
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 1018143, Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/decorah-1018143 (data as of October 6, 2026).