Guyed tower 1247140 — Melrose, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247140 — guyed tower near Melrose, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247140 is a 141 m (462 ft) guyed tower near Melrose, Monroe County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 27, 2005. It is registered to SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1247140 |
| Unique system identifier | 2646304 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 27, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Apr 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ACE-1702-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015721665
Holds 1,611 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 420 Shamrock Street (IA21814-A)
- City
- Melrose
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52569
- County
- Monroe County
- County FIPS
- 19135
- Coordinates
- 40.98789, -93.05742
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
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Guyed tower · Constructed
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Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1247140 compared with others?
At 141 m, structure 1247140 is about 12% above the 126 m average across the 24 structures registered in Monroe County. It is about 79% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 138 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 141 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 306 m, which puts the top of the structure 447 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1247140, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Melrose in Monroe County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.98789, -93.05742, with the site address filed as "420 Shamrock Street (IA21814-A)". Monroe County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 78th-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 Melrose, IA · 1256148, a tower at 458 m (granted (not yet 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 1247140 on Apr 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1247140?
The FCC record lists SBA Structures, LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015721665. Across the registry it holds 1,611 structure registrations, the 18th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (610 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-ACE-1702-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 1247140?
Its registered overall height above ground is 141 m (462 ft), and 447 m (1,466 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1247140?
The registered owner is SBA Structures, LLC, which holds 1,611 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1247140?
It is located near Melrose, Monroe County, Iowa at 420 Shamrock Street (IA21814-A) (40.98789, -93.05742). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 27, 2005.
What type of structure is 1247140?
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. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Monroe County, IA?
Monroe County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 78th-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 1247140, Melrose, Monroe County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/melrose-1247140 (data as of October 6, 2026).