Lattice tower 1228690 — Emerson, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1228690 — lattice tower near Emerson, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1228690 is a 105 m (345 ft) lattice tower near Emerson, Mills County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 28, 2001. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1228690 |
| Unique system identifier | 2626679 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Aug 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ACE-845-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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 58935 390th St
- City
- Emerson
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51533
- County
- Mills County
- County FIPS
- 19129
- Coordinates
- 41.03161, -95.43961
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1228690 compared with others?
At 105 m, structure 1228690 is about 26% above the 83 m average across the 44 structures registered in Mills County. It is about 34% 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 45% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 105 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 348 m, which puts the top of the structure 453 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1228690, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Emerson in Mills County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.03161, -95.43961, with the site address filed as "58935 390th St". Mills County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 36 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 1228690 on Aug 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1228690?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 678 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ACE-845-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 1228690?
Its registered overall height above ground is 105 m (345 ft), and 453 m (1,486 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1228690?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1228690?
It is located near Emerson, Mills County, Iowa at 58935 390th St (41.03161, -95.43961). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 28, 2001.
What type of structure is 1228690?
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 Mills County, IA?
Mills County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 36 of them constructed — the 29th-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 1228690, Emerson, Mills County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/emerson-1228690 (data as of October 13, 2026).