Tower 1280666 — Eldora, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280666 — tower (type not specified) near Eldora, 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 1280666 is a 94 m (307 ft) tower near Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 4, 2012. It is registered to Hardin County Wireless, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280666 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680094 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ACE-2187-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
Hubbard, IA · FRN 0004197844
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 21879 W Ave
- City
- Eldora
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50672
- County
- Hardin County
- County FIPS
- 19083
- Coordinates
- 42.38861, -93.06211
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1280666 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1280666 is about 28% above the 73 m average across the 41 structures registered in Hardin County. It is about 19% above 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 about 23% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 330 m, which puts the top of the structure 424 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280666, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Eldora in Hardin County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.38861, -93.06211, with the site address filed as "21879 W Ave". Hardin County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 32 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 Marshalltown, IA · 1017839, a guyed tower at 198 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 1280666 on Sep 28, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1280666?
The FCC record lists Hardin County Wireless of Hubbard, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004197844. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ACE-2187-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 1280666?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (307 ft), and 424 m (1,391 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280666?
The registered owner is Hardin County Wireless, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280666?
It is located near Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa at 21879 W Ave (42.38861, -93.06211). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 4, 2012.
What type of structure is 1280666?
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 Hardin County, IA?
Hardin County has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 36th-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 1280666, Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/eldora-1280666 (data as of October 13, 2026).