Guyed tower 1288485 — Lamoni, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288485 — guyed tower near Lamoni, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288485 is a 97 m (319 ft) guyed tower near Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 12, 2014. It is registered to Grand River Communications, Inc., which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1288485 |
| Unique system identifier | 2687914 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 12, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Aug 12, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ACE-25-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Grand River Communications, Inc.
Princeton, MO · FRN 0003737392
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 30097 US Highway 69
- City
- Lamoni
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50140
- County
- Decatur County
- County FIPS
- 19053
- Coordinates
- 40.60708, -93.94186
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1288485 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1288485 is roughly in line with the 103 m average across the 23 structures registered in Decatur County. It is about 24% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 343 m, which puts the top of the structure 440 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1288485, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lamoni in Decatur County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.60708, -93.94186, with the site address filed as "30097 US Highway 69". Decatur County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 79th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 17 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 Bethany, MO · 1004013, a guyed tower at 152 m (dismantled).
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 1288485 on Aug 12, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1288485?
The FCC record lists Grand River Communications, Inc. of Princeton, MO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003737392. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 7 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (8 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ACE-25-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1288485?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (319 ft), and 440 m (1,444 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1288485?
The registered owner is Grand River Communications, Inc., which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1288485?
It is located near Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa at 30097 US Highway 69 (40.60708, -93.94186). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 12, 2014.
What type of structure is 1288485?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Decatur County, IA?
Decatur County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 79th-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 1288485, Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/lamoni-1288485 (data as of October 13, 2026).