Guyed tower 1053693 — Independence, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053693 — guyed tower near Independence, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1053693 is a 132 m (433 ft) guyed tower near Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1994. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1053693 |
| Unique system identifier | 614793 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Jan 2, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ACE-4880-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 15 |
| 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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2052 215th Street (#207887)
- City
- Independence
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50644
- County
- Buchanan County
- County FIPS
- 19019
- Coordinates
- 42.47556, -91.87389
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1053693 compared with others?
At 132 m, structure 1053693 is roughly in line with the 130 m average across the 45 structures registered in Buchanan County. It is about 68% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 129 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 132 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 294 m, which puts the top of the structure 426 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1053693, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Independence in Buchanan County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.47556, -91.87389, with the site address filed as "2052 215th Street (#207887)". Buchanan County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 26th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 37 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 Rowley, IA · 1025917, a guyed tower at 609 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 1053693 on Jan 2, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1053693?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,807 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,864 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ACE-4880-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1053693?
Its registered overall height above ground is 132 m (433 ft), and 426 m (1,398 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1053693?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1053693?
It is located near Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa at 2052 215th Street (#207887) (42.47556, -91.87389). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1994.
What type of structure is 1053693?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Buchanan County, IA?
Buchanan County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 26th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1053693, Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/independence-1053693 (data as of October 6, 2026).