Lattice tower 1286126 — Lime Springs, IA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286126 — lattice tower near Lime Springs, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286126 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Lime Springs, Howard County, Iowa. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Apr 16, 2013. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286126 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685554 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Aug 12, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ACE-3460-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- US Highway 63
- City
- Lime Springs
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52155
- County
- Howard County
- County FIPS
- 19089
- Coordinates
- 43.45089, -92.30003
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286126 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1286126 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 22 structures registered in Howard County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,131 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 373 m, which puts the top of the structure 452 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286126, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lime Springs in Howard County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.45089, -92.30003, with the site address filed as "US Highway 63". Howard County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 82nd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 17 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 Ostrander, MN · 1011414, a guyed tower at 401 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1286126 on Aug 12, 2025. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 251 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1286126?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ACE-3460-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 1286126?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 452 m (1,484 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286126?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286126?
It is located near Lime Springs, Howard County, Iowa at US Highway 63 (43.45089, -92.30003). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Apr 16, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286126?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Howard County, IA?
Howard County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 82nd-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 1286126, Lime Springs, Howard County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/lime-springs-1286126 (data as of October 20, 2026).