Tower 1023686 — Elk Horn, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023686 — tower (type not specified) near Elk Horn, 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 1023686 is a 73 m (240 ft) tower near Elk Horn, Shelby County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 7, 1950. It is registered to Heartland Tower Inc., which holds 44 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1023686 |
| Unique system identifier | 125082 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 7, 1950 |
| Registration issued | Sep 14, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 02-ACE-977-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Topeka, KS · FRN 0006799621
Holds 44 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 337 Highway 173 (East Side of Highway 173, 1/2 way betwen Elk Horn and I-80)
- City
- Elk Horn
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51531
- County
- Shelby County
- County FIPS
- 19165
- Coordinates
- 41.54503, -95.05811
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1023686 compared with others?
At 73 m, structure 1023686 is about 12% below the 84 m average across the 27 structures registered in Shelby County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 62 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 73 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 428 m, which puts the top of the structure 501 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1023686, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elk Horn in Shelby County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.54503, -95.05811, with the site address filed as "337 Highway 173 (East Side of Highway 173, 1/2 way betwen Elk Horn and I-80)". Shelby County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 70th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 20 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 Hancock, IA · 1026014, a guyed tower at 459 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 1023686 on Sep 14, 2006. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1023686?
The FCC record lists Heartland Tower Inc. of Topeka, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006799621. Across the registry it holds 44 structure registrations, the 381st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 13 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (35 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 02-ACE-977-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A1, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1023686?
Its registered overall height above ground is 73 m (240 ft), and 501 m (1,645 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1023686?
The registered owner is Heartland Tower Inc., which holds 44 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1023686?
It is located near Elk Horn, Shelby County, Iowa at 337 Highway 173 (East Side of Highway 173, 1/2 way betwen Elk Horn and I-80) (41.54503, -95.05811). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 7, 1950.
What type of structure is 1023686?
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 Shelby County, IA?
Shelby County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 70th-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 1023686, Elk Horn, Shelby County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/elk-horn-1023686 (data as of October 13, 2026).