Tower 1208658 — Independence, IA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208658 — tower (type not specified) near Independence, 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 1208658 is a 66 m (216 ft) tower near Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1208658 |
| Unique system identifier | 2605608 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jan 18, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-ACE-0453-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative
Urbana, IA · FRN 0004198115
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1707 1ST ST. EAST
- City
- Independence
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50644
- County
- Buchanan County
- County FIPS
- 19019
- Coordinates
- 42.46778, -91.87250
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1208658 compared with others?
At 66 m, structure 1208658 is about half of the 130 m average across the 45 structures registered in Buchanan County. It is about 16% below 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 14% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 66 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 287 m, which puts the top of the structure 352 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1208658, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Independence in Buchanan County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.46778, -91.87250, with the site address filed as "1707 1ST ST. EAST". 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 "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1208658 on Jan 18, 2000. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 250 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1208658?
The FCC record lists East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative of Urbana, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004198115. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-ACE-0453-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1208658?
Its registered overall height above ground is 66 m (216 ft), and 352 m (1,156 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1208658?
The registered owner is East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1208658?
It is located near Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa at 1707 1ST ST. EAST (42.46778, -91.87250). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1208658?
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 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1208658, Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/independence-1208658 (data as of October 13, 2026).