Tower 1016268 — Mediapolis, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016268 — tower (type not specified) near Mediapolis, 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 1016268 is a 53 m (173 ft) tower near Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 25, 1986. It is registered to Qwest Corporation, which holds 148 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016268 |
| Unique system identifier | 119076 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 25, 1986 |
| Registration issued | Sep 25, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | None |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
- 3 MI NW
- City
- Mediapolis
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52637
- County
- Des Moines County
- County FIPS
- 19057
- Coordinates
- 41.04361, -91.19722
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016268 compared with others?
At 53 m, structure 1016268 is about 27% below the 72 m average across the 58 structures registered in Des Moines County. It is about 33% below 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 31% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 49 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 53 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 236 m, which puts the top of the structure 288 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016268, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mediapolis in Des Moines County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.04361, -91.19722, with the site address filed as "3 MI NW". Des Moines County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 46 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 Seaton, IL · 1222627, a guyed tower at 427 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 1016268 on Sep 25, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016268?
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?
Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016268?
Its registered overall height above ground is 53 m (173 ft), and 288 m (946 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016268?
The registered owner is Qwest Corporation, which holds 148 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016268?
It is located near Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa at 3 MI NW (41.04361, -91.19722). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 25, 1986.
What type of structure is 1016268?
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 Des Moines County, IA?
Des Moines County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 15th-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 1016268, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/mediapolis-1016268 (data as of October 13, 2026).