Tower 1227512 — Laurens, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1227512 — tower (type not specified) near Laurens, 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 1227512 is a 94 m (307 ft) tower near Laurens, Pocahontas County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jul 12, 2001, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 23, 2009. It is registered to MCC Iowa LLC, which holds 40 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1227512 |
| Unique system identifier | 2625501 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 12, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Jun 11, 2010 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 23, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 84-ACE-385-OE |
| 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
Middletown, NY · FRN 0005184262
Holds 40 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3.5 Mi E on Hwy 10
- City
- Laurens
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50546
- County
- Pocahontas County
- County FIPS
- 19151
- Coordinates
- 42.83472, -94.77361
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1227512 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1227512 is about 15% above the 82 m average across the 22 structures registered in Pocahontas County. It is about 19% above 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 23% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 386 m, which puts the top of the structure 479 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1227512, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Laurens in Pocahontas County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.83472, -94.77361, with the site address filed as "3.5 Mi E on Hwy 10". Pocahontas County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 83rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 19 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 Bradgate, IA · 1253947, a guyed tower at 366 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 1227512 on Jun 11, 2010. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1227512?
The FCC record lists MCC Iowa LLC of Middletown, NY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005184262. Across the registry it holds 40 structure registrations, the 413th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 37 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (22 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 84-ACE-385-OE, 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 1227512?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (307 ft), and 479 m (1,572 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1227512?
The registered owner is MCC Iowa LLC, which holds 40 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1227512?
It is located near Laurens, Pocahontas County, Iowa at 3.5 Mi E on Hwy 10 (42.83472, -94.77361). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jul 12, 2001.
What type of structure is 1227512?
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 Pocahontas County, IA?
Pocahontas County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 83rd-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 1227512, Laurens, Pocahontas County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/laurens-1227512 (data as of October 13, 2026).