Guyed tower 1017948 — Eldon, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017948 — guyed tower near Eldon, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017948 is a 128 m (420 ft) guyed tower near Eldon, Wapello County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 8, 1991. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017948 |
| Unique system identifier | 120411 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 8, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Feb 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-ACE-4757-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2052 45th St (395306)
- City
- Eldon
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52554
- County
- Wapello County
- County FIPS
- 19179
- Coordinates
- 40.94944, -92.19950
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017948 compared with others?
At 128 m, structure 1017948 is about 51% above the 85 m average across the 40 structures registered in Wapello County. It is about 63% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 20% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 128 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 241 m, which puts the top of the structure 369 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017948, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Eldon in Wapello County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.94944, -92.19950, with the site address filed as "2052 45th St (395306)". Wapello County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 40th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 33 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 Richland, IA · 1008480, a tower at 366 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 1017948 on Feb 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017948?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-ACE-4757-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1017948?
Its registered overall height above ground is 128 m (420 ft), and 369 m (1,210 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017948?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017948?
It is located near Eldon, Wapello County, Iowa at 2052 45th St (395306) (40.94944, -92.19950). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 8, 1991.
What type of structure is 1017948?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wapello County, IA?
Wapello County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 40th-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 1017948, Eldon, Wapello County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/eldon-1017948 (data as of October 13, 2026).