Lattice tower 1286263 — Dike, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286263 — lattice tower near Dike, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286263 is a 80 m (262 ft) lattice tower near Dike, Grundy County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 31, 2013. It is registered to TV6 Holdings LLC, which holds 136 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286263 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685691 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Jul 9, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ACE-1953-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0016886855
Holds 136 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 29860 160th Street (IA17068-A)
- City
- Dike
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50624
- County
- Grundy County
- County FIPS
- 19075
- Coordinates
- 42.46503, -92.63733
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286263 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1286263 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 21 structures registered in Grundy County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 289 m, which puts the top of the structure 369 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286263, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Dike in Grundy County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.46503, -92.63733, with the site address filed as "29860 160th Street (IA17068-A)". Grundy County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 87th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 19 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 Waterloo, IA · 1016711, a guyed tower at 184 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 1286263 on Jul 9, 2026. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1286263?
The FCC record lists TV6 Holdings LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0016886855. Across the registry it holds 136 structure registrations, the 156th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 13 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (47 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-ACE-1953-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 1286263?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (262 ft), and 369 m (1,211 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286263?
The registered owner is TV6 Holdings LLC, which holds 136 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286263?
It is located near Dike, Grundy County, Iowa at 29860 160th Street (IA17068-A) (42.46503, -92.63733). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 31, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286263?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Grundy County, IA?
Grundy County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 87th-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 1286263, Dike, Grundy County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/dike-1286263 (data as of October 6, 2026).