Guyed tower 1253749 — McIntire, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1253749 — guyed tower near McIntire, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1253749 is a 473 m (1,553 ft) guyed tower near McIntire, Mitchell County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 17, 2014. It is registered to Iowa Public Broadcast Board, DBA Iowa Public Television, which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1253749 |
| Unique system identifier | 2652914 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Feb 16, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ACE-3614-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Iowa Public Broadcast Board, DBA Iowa Public Television
Johnston, IA · FRN 0002586535
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NE Corner of Quail Road and 490th Street
- City
- McIntire
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50476
- County
- Mitchell County
- County FIPS
- 19131
- Coordinates
- 43.47556, -92.70833
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1253749 compared with others?
At 473 m, structure 1253749 is about 4.0 times the 120 m average across the 20 structures registered in Mitchell County. It is about 6.0 times the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 4.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 457 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 473 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 389 m, which puts the top of the structure 862 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1253749, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near McIntire in Mitchell County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.47556, -92.70833, with the site address filed as "NE Corner of Quail Road and 490th Street". Mitchell County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 90th-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 Saint Ansgar, IA · 1015912, a tower at 477 m (constructed).
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 1253749 on Feb 16, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1253749?
The FCC record lists Iowa Public Broadcast Board, DBA Iowa Public Television of Johnston, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002586535. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 15 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ACE-3614-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1253749?
Its registered overall height above ground is 473 m (1,553 ft), and 862 m (2,828 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1253749?
The registered owner is Iowa Public Broadcast Board, DBA Iowa Public Television, which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1253749?
It is located near McIntire, Mitchell County, Iowa at NE Corner of Quail Road and 490th Street (43.47556, -92.70833). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 17, 2014.
What type of structure is 1253749?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mitchell County, IA?
Mitchell County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 90th-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 1253749, McIntire, Mitchell County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/mcintire-1253749 (data as of October 13, 2026).