Lattice tower 1303342 — Meridan, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1303342 — lattice tower near Meridan, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1303342 is a 123 m (403 ft) lattice tower near Meridan, Cherokee County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 11, 2017. It is registered to IOWA STATE OF, which holds 72 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1303342 |
| Unique system identifier | 2703037 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 11, 2017 |
| Registration issued | May 1, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-ACE-4900-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
50319, IA · FRN 0002566040
Holds 72 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- IOWA 3
- City
- Meridan
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51037
- County
- Cherokee County
- County FIPS
- 19035
- Coordinates
- 42.80044, -95.65567
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1303342 compared with others?
At 123 m, structure 1303342 is about 62% above the 76 m average across the 25 structures registered in Cherokee County. It is about 56% above 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 about 69% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 120 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 123 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 434 m, which puts the top of the structure 557 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1303342, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Meridan in Cherokee County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.80044, -95.65567, with the site address filed as "IOWA 3". Cherokee County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 73rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 19 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 Kingsley, IA · 1279429, a tower at 152 m (canceled).
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 1303342 on May 1, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1303342?
The FCC record lists IOWA STATE OF of 50319, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002566040. Across the registry it holds 72 structure registrations, the 269th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 72 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (49 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-ACE-4900-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 1303342?
Its registered overall height above ground is 123 m (403 ft), and 557 m (1,826 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1303342?
The registered owner is IOWA STATE OF, which holds 72 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1303342?
It is located near Meridan, Cherokee County, Iowa at IOWA 3 (42.80044, -95.65567). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 11, 2017.
What type of structure is 1303342?
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 Cherokee County, IA?
Cherokee County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 73rd-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 1303342, Meridan, Cherokee County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/meridan-1303342 (data as of October 13, 2026).