Lattice tower 1307447 — Elgin, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1307447 — lattice tower near Elgin, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1307447 is a 93 m (304 ft) lattice tower near Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 4, 2019. It is registered to ALLTEL Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1307447 |
| Unique system identifier | 2707143 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Aug 9, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ACE-1842-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
- 245th St. (5039070)
- City
- Elgin
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52141
- County
- Fayette County
- County FIPS
- 19065
- Coordinates
- 42.98997, -91.64172
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1307447 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1307447 is about 21% above the 77 m average across the 36 structures registered in Fayette County. It is about 18% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 27% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 90 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 278 m, which puts the top of the structure 371 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1307447, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elgin in Fayette County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.98997, -91.64172, with the site address filed as "245th St. (5039070)". Fayette County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 46th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 31 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 Oelwein, IA · 1017309, a guyed tower at 305 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 1307447 on Aug 9, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1307447?
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 2018-ACE-1842-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 1307447?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (304 ft), and 371 m (1,216 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1307447?
The registered owner is ALLTEL Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1307447?
It is located near Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa at 245th St. (5039070) (42.98997, -91.64172). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 4, 2019.
What type of structure is 1307447?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Fayette County, IA?
Fayette County has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 46th-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 1307447, Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/elgin-1307447 (data as of October 13, 2026).