Tower 1018639 — Maquoketa, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1018639 — tower (type not specified) near Maquoketa, 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 1018639 is a 126 m (415 ft) tower near Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1984. It is registered to MAQUOKETA BROADCASTING COMPANY.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1018639 |
| Unique system identifier | 121006 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Apr 15, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 84-ACE-1075-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1F |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
MAQUOKETA BROADCASTING COMPANY
Maquoketa, IA · FRN 0003777232
Location
- Address
- ON HWY 62 4 KM NE
- City
- Maquoketa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52060
- County
- Jackson County
- County FIPS
- 19097
- Coordinates
- 42.09056, -90.62861
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 3 of 4) · Constructed
Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1018639 compared with others?
At 126 m, structure 1018639 is about 47% above the 86 m average across the 37 structures registered in Jackson County. It is about 61% 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 66% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 213 m, which puts the top of the structure 340 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1018639, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Maquoketa in Jackson County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.09056, -90.62861, with the site address filed as "ON HWY 62 4 KM NE". 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 4,130 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 1018639 on Apr 15, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1018639?
The FCC record lists MAQUOKETA BROADCASTING COMPANY of Maquoketa, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003777232.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 84-ACE-1075-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1F, 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 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1018639?
Its registered overall height above ground is 126 m (415 ft), and 340 m (1,115 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1018639?
The registered owner is MAQUOKETA BROADCASTING COMPANY.
Where is antenna structure 1018639?
It is located near Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa at ON HWY 62 4 KM NE (42.09056, -90.62861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1018639?
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 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1018639, weekly bulk file.
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 1018639, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/maquoketa-1018639 (data as of October 13, 2026).