3-tower array 1209615 — Hills, IA

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209615 — antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) near Hills, Iowa.

Overall height

89 m

291 ft

Support structure

88 m

Top above sea level

277 m

Ground elevation

189 m

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This entry + 6 nearby

Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1209615
Unique system identifier	2606712
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) (3TA3)
Date constructed	Oct 20, 2001
Registration issued	Dec 20, 2023

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	99-ACE-1097-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

Iowa Public Radio, Inc.

Des Moines, IA · FRN 0031487440

Holds 9 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: South side of 560th Street SE, 76 m east of Sand Road
City: Hills
State: Iowa
ZIP: 52240
County FIPS: 19103
Coordinates: 41.52328, -91.50325

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1209615?

Its registered overall height above ground is 89 m (291 ft), and 277 m (910 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1209615?

The registered owner is Iowa Public Radio, Inc., which holds 9 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1209615?

It is located near Hills, Iowa at South side of 560th Street SE, 76 m east of Sand Road (41.52328, -91.50325). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 20, 2001.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209615, weekly bulk file.