Lattice tower 1276029 — Melbourne, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276029 — lattice tower near Melbourne, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276029 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Melbourne, Marshall County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 13, 2011. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1276029 |
| Unique system identifier | 2675456 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 11, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ACE-870-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1857 290th St
- City
- Melbourne
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50162
- County
- Marshall County
- County FIPS
- 19127
- Coordinates
- 41.93703, -93.06589
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1276029 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1276029 is roughly in line with the 85 m average across the 40 structures registered in Marshall County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,886 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 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 303 m, which puts the top of the structure 383 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1276029, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Melbourne in Marshall County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.93703, -93.06589, with the site address filed as "1857 290th St". Marshall County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 39th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 32 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 Mitchellville, IA · 1233659, a tower at 350 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 1276029 on Sep 11, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1276029?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 678 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ACE-870-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1276029?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 383 m (1,255 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1276029?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1276029?
It is located near Melbourne, Marshall County, Iowa at 1857 290th St (41.93703, -93.06589). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 13, 2011.
What type of structure is 1276029?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Marshall County, IA?
Marshall County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 39th-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 1276029, Melbourne, Marshall County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/melbourne-1276029 (data as of October 13, 2026).