Tower 1278608 — Okoboji, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278608 — tower (type not specified) near Okoboji, 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 1278608 is a 33 m (108 ft) tower near Okoboji, Dickinson County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 13, 2011. It is registered to TowerCo IV LLC, which holds 736 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278608 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678036 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 13, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Oct 15, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ACE-573-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Cary, NC · FRN 0024950685
Holds 736 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Central Okoboji
- City
- Okoboji
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51355
- County
- Dickinson County
- County FIPS
- 19059
- Coordinates
- 43.38875, -95.12522
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1278608 compared with others?
At 33 m, structure 1278608 is about half of the 67 m average across the 29 structures registered in Dickinson County. It is about 42% of the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,131 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 43% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 31 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 33 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 429 m, which puts the top of the structure 462 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278608, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Okoboji in Dickinson County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.38875, -95.12522, with the site address filed as "Central Okoboji". Dickinson County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 65th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 22 of them are marked constructed. Iowa as a whole has 4,131 registrations, the 20th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Spirit Lake, IA · 1015250, a tower at 166 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 1278608 on Oct 15, 2015. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,266 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1278608?
The FCC record lists TowerCo IV LLC of Cary, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024950685. Across the registry it holds 736 structure registrations, the 38th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 88 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (319 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ACE-573-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278608?
Its registered overall height above ground is 33 m (108 ft), and 462 m (1,516 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278608?
The registered owner is TowerCo IV LLC, which holds 736 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278608?
It is located near Okoboji, Dickinson County, Iowa at Central Okoboji (43.38875, -95.12522). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 13, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278608?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Dickinson County, IA?
Dickinson County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 65th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1278608, Okoboji, Dickinson County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/okoboji-1278608 (data as of October 20, 2026).