2-tower array 1018049 — Knoxville, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1018049 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) near Knoxville, Iowa.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1018049 is a 51 m (168 ft) 2-tower array near Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 30, 1994. It is registered to M & H BROADCASTING INC DBA = KNIA, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1018049 |
| Unique system identifier | 120495 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) (2TA1) |
| Date constructed | Aug 30, 1994 |
| Registration issued | May 6, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 73-ACE-0206-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
M & H BROADCASTING INC DBA = KNIA
Knoxville, IA · FRN 0002573855
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 1 1610 N LINCOLN
- City
- Knoxville
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50138
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 19125
- Coordinates
- 41.33333, -93.11222
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1018049 compared with others?
At 51 m, structure 1018049 is about 24% below the 68 m average across the 45 structures registered in Marion County. It is about 35% below the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 377 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (2TA1), the average overall height is 86 m, so this one is about 41% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 270 m, which puts the top of the structure 321 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1018049, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Knoxville in Marion County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.33333, -93.11222, with the site address filed as "TWR 1 1610 N LINCOLN". Marion County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-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 Melrose, IA · 1256148, a tower at 458 m (granted (not yet 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 1018049 on May 6, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1018049?
The FCC record lists M & H BROADCASTING INC DBA = KNIA of Knoxville, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002573855. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is 2TA1 (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 73-ACE-0206-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 1018049?
Its registered overall height above ground is 51 m (168 ft), and 321 m (1,053 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1018049?
The registered owner is M & H BROADCASTING INC DBA = KNIA, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1018049?
It is located near Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa at TWR 1 1610 N LINCOLN (41.33333, -93.11222). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 30, 1994.
What type of structure is 1018049?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 2TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2)". 377 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Marion County, IA?
Marion County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 27th-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 1018049, Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/knoxville-1018049 (data as of October 13, 2026).