Lattice tower 1261268 — Fairbank, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261268 — lattice tower near Fairbank, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261268 is a 56 m (185 ft) lattice tower near Fairbank, Buchanan County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 16, 2008. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261268 |
| Unique system identifier | 2660615 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 16, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Feb 9, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ACE-3198-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
- 106 Washington St S
- City
- Fairbank
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50629
- County
- Buchanan County
- County FIPS
- 19019
- Coordinates
- 42.63442, -92.05081
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261268 compared with others?
At 56 m, structure 1261268 is about 43% of the 130 m average across the 45 structures registered in Buchanan County. It is about 28% below 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 22% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 56 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 295 m, which puts the top of the structure 351 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261268, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fairbank in Buchanan County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.63442, -92.05081, with the site address filed as "106 Washington St S". Buchanan County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 26th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 37 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 Rowley, IA · 1025917, a guyed tower at 609 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 1261268 on Feb 9, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1261268?
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 2025-ACE-3198-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1261268?
Its registered overall height above ground is 56 m (185 ft), and 351 m (1,152 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261268?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261268?
It is located near Fairbank, Buchanan County, Iowa at 106 Washington St S (42.63442, -92.05081). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 16, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261268?
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 Buchanan County, IA?
Buchanan County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 26th-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 1261268, Fairbank, Buchanan County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/fairbank-1261268 (data as of October 13, 2026).