Tower 1218820 — Ellsworth, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1218820 — tower (type not specified) near Ellsworth, 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 1218820 is a 79 m (260 ft) tower near Ellsworth, Hamilton County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 24, 2001. It is registered to SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1218820 |
| Unique system identifier | 2616468 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 24, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Apr 26, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ACE-1110-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 0015721665
Holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3364 Ubben Ave. (IA20587-A)
- City
- Ellsworth
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50075
- County
- Hamilton County
- County FIPS
- 19079
- Coordinates
- 42.30275, -93.58058
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1218820 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1218820 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 32 structures registered in Hamilton 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 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 328 m, which puts the top of the structure 408 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1218820, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ellsworth in Hamilton County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.30275, -93.58058, with the site address filed as "3364 Ubben Ave. (IA20587-A)". Hamilton County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 55th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 29 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 Ames, IA · 1017331, a 2-tower array at 177 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 1218820 on Apr 26, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1218820?
The FCC record lists SBA Structures, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015721665. Across the registry it holds 1,611 structure registrations, the 18th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (608 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ACE-1110-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 1218820?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 408 m (1,337 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1218820?
The registered owner is SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1218820?
It is located near Ellsworth, Hamilton County, Iowa at 3364 Ubben Ave. (IA20587-A) (42.30275, -93.58058). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 24, 2001.
What type of structure is 1218820?
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 Hamilton County, IA?
Hamilton County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 55th-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 1218820, Ellsworth, Hamilton County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/ellsworth-1218820 (data as of October 13, 2026).