Tower 1246185 — Melrose, IA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1246185 — tower (type not specified) near Melrose, 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 1246185 is a 184 m (603 ft) tower near Melrose, Appanoose County, Iowa. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Jun 21, 2005. It is registered to FMC BROADCASTING, INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1246185 |
| Unique system identifier | 2645349 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Aug 1, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-ACE-810-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
FMC BROADCASTING, INC.
Ottumwa, IA · FRN 0005023395
Location
- Address
- HWY 142, 11 KM SOUTH OF
- City
- Melrose
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52569
- County
- Appanoose County
- County FIPS
- 19007
- Coordinates
- 40.88625, -93.02281
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1246185 compared with others?
At 184 m, structure 1246185 is about twice the 89 m average across the 34 structures registered in Appanoose County. It is about 2.3 times the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 2.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 183 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 184 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 305 m, which puts the top of the structure 489 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1246185, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Melrose in Appanoose County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.88625, -93.02281, with the site address filed as "HWY 142, 11 KM SOUTH OF". Appanoose County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 51st-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 28 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 Melrose, IA · 1256148, a tower at 458 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1246185 on Aug 1, 2005. Nationally, 18,398 of the 197,703 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 250 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1246185?
The FCC record lists FMC BROADCASTING, INC. of Ottumwa, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005023395.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-ACE-810-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 1246185?
Its registered overall height above ground is 184 m (603 ft), and 489 m (1,603 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1246185?
The registered owner is FMC BROADCASTING, INC..
Where is antenna structure 1246185?
It is located near Melrose, Appanoose County, Iowa at HWY 142, 11 KM SOUTH OF (40.88625, -93.02281). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Jun 21, 2005.
What type of structure is 1246185?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Appanoose County, IA?
Appanoose County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them constructed — the 51st-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1246185, Melrose, Appanoose County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/melrose-1246185 (data as of October 6, 2026).