Lattice tower 1285388 — Gladbrook, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285388 — lattice tower near Gladbrook, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285388 is a 76 m (250 ft) lattice tower near Gladbrook, Tama County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 13, 2012. It is registered to MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, which holds 40 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285388 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684816 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 13, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Aug 29, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ACE-1696-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Urbandale, IA · FRN 0002572543
Holds 40 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1007 190th St Gladbrook, IA 50635
- City
- Gladbrook
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50635
- County
- Tama County
- County FIPS
- 19171
- Coordinates
- 42.16603, -92.76617
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285388 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1285388 is roughly in line with the 76 m average across the 53 structures registered in Tama County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 317 m, which puts the top of the structure 393 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285388, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gladbrook in Tama County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.16603, -92.76617, with the site address filed as "1007 190th St Gladbrook, IA 50635". Tama County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 46 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 Marshalltown, IA · 1017839, a guyed tower at 198 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 1285388 on Aug 29, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1285388?
The FCC record lists MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY of Urbandale, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002572543. Across the registry it holds 40 structure registrations, the 411th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 37 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (20 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-ACE-1696-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1285388?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (250 ft), and 393 m (1,290 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285388?
The registered owner is MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, which holds 40 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285388?
It is located near Gladbrook, Tama County, Iowa at 1007 190th St Gladbrook, IA 50635 (42.16603, -92.76617). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 13, 2012.
What type of structure is 1285388?
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 Tama County, IA?
Tama County has 53 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 18th-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 1285388, Gladbrook, Tama County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/gladbrook-1285388 (data as of October 13, 2026).