Lattice tower 1017695 — Nora Springs, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017695 — lattice tower near Nora Springs, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017695 is a 90 m (295 ft) lattice tower near Nora Springs, Mitchell County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 2, 2018. It is registered to INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, which holds 93 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017695 |
| Unique system identifier | 120206 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 2, 2018 |
| Registration issued | May 2, 2018 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-ACE-7016-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
- 1260 330th St, Osage, IA
- City
- Nora Springs
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50461
- County
- Mitchell County
- County FIPS
- 19131
- Coordinates
- 43.24067, -92.97364
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017695 compared with others?
At 90 m, structure 1017695 is about 25% below the 120 m average across the 20 structures registered in Mitchell County. It is about 15% 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 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 90 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 369 m, which puts the top of the structure 459 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017695, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Nora Springs in Mitchell County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.24067, -92.97364, with the site address filed as "1260 330th St, Osage, IA". Mitchell County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 90th-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 Saint Ansgar, IA · 1015912, a tower at 477 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 1017695 on May 2, 2018. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017695?
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 2017-ACE-7016-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017695?
Its registered overall height above ground is 90 m (295 ft), and 459 m (1,505 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017695?
The registered owner is INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, which holds 93 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017695?
It is located near Nora Springs, Mitchell County, Iowa at 1260 330th St, Osage, IA (43.24067, -92.97364). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 2, 2018.
What type of structure is 1017695?
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 Mitchell County, IA?
Mitchell County has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 90th-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 1017695, Nora Springs, Mitchell County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/nora-springs-1017695 (data as of October 13, 2026).