Tower 1016592 — Fostoria, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016592 — tower (type not specified) near Fostoria, Iowa. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016592 is a 140 m (459 ft) tower near Fostoria, Clay County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 27, 1993. It is registered to ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CO DBA = COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS CO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016592 |
| Unique system identifier | 119309 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 27, 1993 |
| Registration issued | May 9, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-ACE-0263-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CO DBA = COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS CO
North Mankato, MN
Location
- Address
- 1 MI E 1 MI S
- City
- Fostoria
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51301
- County
- Clay County
- County FIPS
- 19041
- Coordinates
- 43.22778, -95.13472
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016592 compared with others?
At 140 m, structure 1016592 is about 60% above the 87 m average across the 29 structures registered in Clay County. It is about 78% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 84% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 134 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 140 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 441 m, which puts the top of the structure 581 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016592, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fostoria in Clay County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.22778, -95.13472, with the site address filed as "1 MI E 1 MI S". Clay County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 64th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 25 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 Spirit Lake, IA · 1015250, a tower at 166 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 1016592 on May 9, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016592?
The FCC record lists ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CO DBA = COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS CO of North Mankato, MN as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-ACE-0263-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016592?
Its registered overall height above ground is 140 m (459 ft), and 581 m (1,906 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016592?
The registered owner is ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CO DBA = COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS CO.
Where is antenna structure 1016592?
It is located near Fostoria, Clay County, Iowa at 1 MI E 1 MI S (43.22778, -95.13472). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 27, 1993.
What type of structure is 1016592?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Clay County, IA?
Clay County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 64th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016592, 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 1016592, Fostoria, Clay County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/fostoria-1016592 (data as of October 13, 2026).