Lattice tower 1312238 — Maquoketa, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1312238 — lattice tower near Maquoketa, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1312238 is a 72 m (235 ft) lattice tower near Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 30, 2019. It is registered to INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, which holds 93 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1312238 |
| Unique system identifier | 2711935 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Oct 2, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ACE-1632-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
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
Cedar Rapids, IA · FRN 0002595379
Holds 93 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16940 Highway 64
- City
- Maquoketa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52060
- County
- Jackson County
- County FIPS
- 19097
- Coordinates
- 42.05897, -90.70158
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1312238 compared with others?
At 72 m, structure 1312238 is about 17% below the 86 m average across the 37 structures registered in Jackson 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 70 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 72 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 224 m, which puts the top of the structure 295 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1312238, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Maquoketa in Jackson County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.05897, -90.70158, with the site address filed as "16940 Highway 64". 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 1312238 on Oct 2, 2019. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,266 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1312238?
The FCC record lists INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY of Cedar Rapids, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002595379. Across the registry it holds 93 structure registrations, the 210th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 84 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (37 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-ACE-1632-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 1312238?
Its registered overall height above ground is 72 m (235 ft), and 295 m (969 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1312238?
The registered owner is INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, which holds 93 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1312238?
It is located near Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa at 16940 Highway 64 (42.05897, -90.70158). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 30, 2019.
What type of structure is 1312238?
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 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 1312238, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/maquoketa-1312238 (data as of October 20, 2026).