3-tower array 1017246 — Iowa City, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017246 — antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) near Iowa City, Iowa.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017246 is a 80 m (261 ft) 3-tower array near Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Apr 22, 1963, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 28, 2002. It is registered to UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017246 |
| Unique system identifier | 100510 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) (3TA2) |
| Date constructed | Apr 22, 1963 |
| Registration issued | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 28, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | N/A |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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 City, IA · FRN 0002564607
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 2 MORMON TREK RD
- City
- Iowa City
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52246
- County
- Johnson County
- County FIPS
- 19103
- Coordinates
- 41.66278, -91.57528
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017246 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1017246 is about 42% above the 56 m average across the 128 structures registered in Johnson County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 375 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA2), the average overall height is 85 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 205 m, which puts the top of the structure 284 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017246, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Iowa City in Johnson County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.66278, -91.57528, with the site address filed as "TWR 2 MORMON TREK RD". Johnson County has 128 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 89 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 West Branch, IA · 1062919, a structure at 444 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1017246 on Nov 26, 2002. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017246?
The FCC record lists UNIVERSITY OF IOWA of Iowa City, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002564607. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study N/A, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017246?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (261 ft), and 284 m (933 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017246?
The registered owner is UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017246?
It is located near Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa at TWR 2 MORMON TREK RD (41.66278, -91.57528). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Apr 22, 1963.
What type of structure is 1017246?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA2, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3)". 375 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Johnson County, IA?
Johnson County has 128 FCC-registered antenna structures, 89 of them constructed — the 2nd-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 1017246, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/iowa-city-1017246 (data as of October 13, 2026).