Tower 1269298 — Iowa City, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1269298 — tower (type not specified) near Iowa City, 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 1269298 is a 61 m (199 ft) tower near Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 14, 2009. It is registered to Johnson County, IA JECC, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1269298 |
| Unique system identifier | 2668645 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 14, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Jul 30, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-ACE-3490-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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 0018444596
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4529 Melrose Ave.
- City
- Iowa City
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52246
- County
- Johnson County
- County FIPS
- 19103
- Coordinates
- 41.65503, -91.60244
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1269298 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1269298 is roughly in line with the 56 m average across the 129 structures registered in Johnson County. It is about 23% below the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,131 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 239 m, which puts the top of the structure 300 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1269298, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Iowa City in Johnson County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.65503, -91.60244, with the site address filed as "4529 Melrose Ave.". Johnson County has 129 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 4,131 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 "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 1269298 on Jul 30, 2009. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,266 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1269298?
The FCC record lists Johnson County, IA JECC of Iowa City, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018444596. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-ACE-3490-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1269298?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 300 m (983 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1269298?
The registered owner is Johnson County, IA JECC, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1269298?
It is located near Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa at 4529 Melrose Ave. (41.65503, -91.60244). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 14, 2009.
What type of structure is 1269298?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Johnson County, IA?
Johnson County has 129 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1269298, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/iowa-city-1269298 (data as of October 20, 2026).