Building tower 1016262 — Fort Dodge, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016262 — building with tower near Fort Dodge, Iowa. Building with a tower on top.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016262 is a 51 m (168 ft) building tower near Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Dec 31, 1991, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 2, 2013. It is registered to Qwest Corporation, which holds 45 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016262 |
| Unique system identifier | 119070 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Building with tower (BTWR) |
| Date constructed | Dec 31, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 2, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-ACE-0949-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
Vancouver, WA · FRN 0003746757
Holds 45 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 901 3RD AVE
- City
- Fort Dodge
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50501
- County
- Webster County
- County FIPS
- 19187
- Coordinates
- 42.50722, -94.18639
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016262 compared with others?
At 51 m, structure 1016262 is about 28% below the 71 m average across the 53 structures registered in Webster County. It is about 35% below the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 1,089 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (BTWR), the average overall height is 63 m, so this one is about 19% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 9 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 51 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 335 m, which puts the top of the structure 386 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016262, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fort Dodge in Webster County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.50722, -94.18639, with the site address filed as "901 3RD AVE". Webster County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 19th-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 Bradgate, IA · 1253947, a guyed tower at 366 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1016262 on Jul 15, 2013. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016262?
The FCC record lists Qwest Corporation of Vancouver, WA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003746757. Across the registry it holds 45 structure registrations, the 371st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 10 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (36 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-ACE-0949-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 1016262?
Its registered overall height above ground is 51 m (168 ft), and 386 m (1,268 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016262?
The registered owner is Qwest Corporation, which holds 45 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016262?
It is located near Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa at 901 3RD AVE (42.50722, -94.18639). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 31, 1991.
What type of structure is 1016262?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code BTWR, which decodes to "Building with tower". Building with a tower on top. 1,089 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Webster County, IA?
Webster County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 19th-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 1016262, Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/fort-dodge-1016262 (data as of October 13, 2026).