Tower 1262791 — Mt Vernon, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1262791 — tower (type not specified) near Mt Vernon, 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 1262791 is a 78 m (255 ft) tower near Mt Vernon, Linn County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 27, 2009. It is registered to INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, which holds 93 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1262791 |
| Unique system identifier | 2662138 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Registration issued | May 18, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-ACE-1014-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
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
Dubuque, IA · FRN 0002595379
Holds 93 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Hwy 1 4 Mi NE of Mt Vernon
- City
- Mt Vernon
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52314
- County
- Linn County
- County FIPS
- 19113
- Coordinates
- 41.97153, -91.37933
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1262791 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1262791 is roughly in line with the 77 m average across the 128 structures registered in Linn County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 268 m, which puts the top of the structure 346 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1262791, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mt Vernon in Linn County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.97153, -91.37933, with the site address filed as "Hwy 1 4 Mi NE of Mt Vernon". Linn County has 128 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 103 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 West Branch, IA · 1062919, a structure at 444 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 1262791 on May 18, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1262791?
The FCC record lists INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY of Dubuque, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002595379. Across the registry it holds 93 structure registrations, the 210th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 84 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (37 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-ACE-1014-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 1262791?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (255 ft), and 346 m (1,135 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1262791?
The registered owner is INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, which holds 93 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1262791?
It is located near Mt Vernon, Linn County, Iowa at Hwy 1 4 Mi NE of Mt Vernon (41.97153, -91.37933). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 27, 2009.
What type of structure is 1262791?
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 Linn County, IA?
Linn County has 128 FCC-registered antenna structures, 103 of them constructed — the 3rd-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 1262791, Mt Vernon, Linn County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/mt-vernon-1262791 (data as of October 13, 2026).