Lattice tower 1017202 — Fort Madison, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017202 — lattice tower near Fort Madison, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017202 is a 50 m (165 ft) lattice tower near Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 24, 1997. It is registered to Qwest Corporation, which holds 148 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017202 |
| Unique system identifier | 119779 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 24, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Sep 25, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ACE-826-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
Monroe, LA · FRN 0026122473
Holds 148 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .25 MI N
- City
- Fort Madison
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52627
- County
- Lee County
- County FIPS
- 19111
- Coordinates
- 40.64481, -91.29919
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017202 compared with others?
At 50 m, structure 1017202 is about 32% below the 74 m average across the 61 structures registered in Lee County. It is about 36% 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 31% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 49 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 50 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 213 m, which puts the top of the structure 264 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017202, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fort Madison in Lee County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.64481, -91.29919, with the site address filed as ".25 MI N". Lee County has 61 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 54 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 Wayland, MO · 1025150, a tower at 260 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 1017202 on Sep 25, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017202?
The FCC record lists Qwest Corporation of Monroe, LA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026122473. Across the registry it holds 148 structure registrations, the 142nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 13 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (43 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ACE-826-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 1017202?
Its registered overall height above ground is 50 m (165 ft), and 264 m (865 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017202?
The registered owner is Qwest Corporation, which holds 148 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017202?
It is located near Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa at .25 MI N (40.64481, -91.29919). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 24, 1997.
What type of structure is 1017202?
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 Lee County, IA?
Lee County has 61 FCC-registered antenna structures, 54 of them constructed — the 14th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017202, weekly bulk file.
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 1017202, Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/fort-madison-1017202 (data as of October 13, 2026).