Lattice tower 1280891 — Manson, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280891 — lattice tower near Manson, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280891 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Manson, Calhoun County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 5, 2012. It is registered to IOWA RSA NO. 9 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, which holds 24 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280891 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680319 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Mar 28, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ACE-2905-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
IOWA RSA NO. 9 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Chicago, IL · FRN 0002842425
Holds 24 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 201 12th Ave
- City
- Manson
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50563
- County
- Calhoun County
- County FIPS
- 19025
- Coordinates
- 42.53064, -94.55347
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1280891 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1280891 is roughly in line with the 81 m average across the 21 structures registered in Calhoun County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,886 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 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 379 m, which puts the top of the structure 458 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280891, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Manson in Calhoun County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.53064, -94.55347, with the site address filed as "201 12th Ave". Calhoun County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 84th-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 Bradgate, IA · 1026016, a structure at 366 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 1280891 on Mar 28, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1280891?
The FCC record lists IOWA RSA NO. 9 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002842425. Across the registry it holds 24 structure registrations, including 24 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (13 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ACE-2905-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 1280891?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 458 m (1,503 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280891?
The registered owner is IOWA RSA NO. 9 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, which holds 24 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280891?
It is located near Manson, Calhoun County, Iowa at 201 12th Ave (42.53064, -94.55347). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 5, 2012.
What type of structure is 1280891?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Calhoun County, IA?
Calhoun County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 84th-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 1280891, Manson, Calhoun County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/manson-1280891 (data as of October 13, 2026).