Tower 1268140 — Humeston, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1268140 — tower (type not specified) near Humeston, 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 1268140 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Humeston, Wayne County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 1, 2009. It is registered to Grand River Communications, Inc., which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1268140 |
| Unique system identifier | 2667487 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 1, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Apr 30, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-ACE-3905-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Grand River Communications, Inc.
Princeton, MO · FRN 0003737392
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1119 Highway 65
- City
- Humeston
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50123
- County
- Wayne County
- County FIPS
- 19185
- Coordinates
- 40.88139, -93.50181
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1268140 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1268140 is roughly in line with the 98 m average across the 14 structures registered in Wayne County. It is about 24% 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 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 335 m, which puts the top of the structure 432 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1268140, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Humeston in Wayne County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.88139, -93.50181, with the site address filed as "1119 Highway 65". Wayne County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 99th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 12 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 Osceola, IA · 1038446, 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 1268140 on Apr 30, 2009. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1268140?
The FCC record lists Grand River Communications, Inc. of Princeton, MO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003737392. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 7 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (8 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-ACE-3905-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1268140?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 432 m (1,417 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1268140?
The registered owner is Grand River Communications, Inc., which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1268140?
It is located near Humeston, Wayne County, Iowa at 1119 Highway 65 (40.88139, -93.50181). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 1, 2009.
What type of structure is 1268140?
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 Wayne County, IA?
Wayne County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 99th-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 1268140, Humeston, Wayne County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/humeston-1268140 (data as of October 13, 2026).