Guyed tower 1016266 — Maquoketa, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016266 — guyed tower near Maquoketa, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016266 is a 87 m (286 ft) guyed tower near Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 6, 1978. It is registered to Qwest Corporation, which holds 148 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016266 |
| Unique system identifier | 119074 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 6, 1978 |
| Registration issued | Sep 25, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ACE-198-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Monroe, LA · FRN 0026122473
Holds 148 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 7062 Caves Rd. / US-IA-8031
- City
- Maquoketa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52060
- County
- Jackson County
- County FIPS
- 19097
- Coordinates
- 42.09917, -90.73714
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1016266 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1016266 is roughly in line with the 86 m average across the 37 structures registered in Jackson County. It is about 11% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,131 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 18% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 86 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 87 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 259 m, which puts the top of the structure 347 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016266, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Maquoketa in Jackson County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.09917, -90.73714, with the site address filed as "7062 Caves Rd. / US-IA-8031". Jackson County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 44th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 31 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 Maquoketa, IA · 1017098, a tower at 151 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 1016266 on Sep 25, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,266 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016266?
The FCC record lists Qwest Corporation of Monroe, LA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026122473. Across the registry it holds 148 structure registrations, the 142nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 13 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (43 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ACE-198-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1016266?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (286 ft), and 347 m (1,137 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016266?
The registered owner is Qwest Corporation, which holds 148 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016266?
It is located near Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa at 7062 Caves Rd. / US-IA-8031 (42.09917, -90.73714). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 6, 1978.
What type of structure is 1016266?
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. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Jackson County, IA?
Jackson County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 44th-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 1016266, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/maquoketa-1016266 (data as of October 20, 2026).