Guyed tower 1308153 — Fenton, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308153 — guyed tower near Fenton, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308153 is a 96 m (315 ft) guyed tower near Fenton, Palo Alto County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 6, 2019. It is registered to Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, which holds 326 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1308153 |
| Unique system identifier | 2707850 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ACE-5365-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
Vertical Bridge Development, LLC
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026963173
Holds 326 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 310th Street
- City
- Fenton
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50539
- County
- Palo Alto County
- County FIPS
- 19147
- Coordinates
- 43.19831, -94.46350
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1308153 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1308153 is about 43% above the 67 m average across the 23 structures registered in Palo Alto County. It is about 22% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 380 m, which puts the top of the structure 476 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1308153, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fenton in Palo Alto County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.19831, -94.46350, with the site address filed as "310th Street". Palo Alto County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 80th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 19 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 Bradgate, IA · 1253947, a guyed tower at 366 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 1308153 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1308153?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge Development, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026963173. Across the registry it holds 326 structure registrations, the 78th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 67 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (165 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ACE-5365-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 1308153?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 476 m (1,563 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1308153?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, which holds 326 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1308153?
It is located near Fenton, Palo Alto County, Iowa at 310th Street (43.19831, -94.46350). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 6, 2019.
What type of structure is 1308153?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Palo Alto County, IA?
Palo Alto County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 80th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1308153, Fenton, Palo Alto County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/fenton-1308153 (data as of October 6, 2026).