Lattice tower 1020790 — Oskaloosa, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1020790 — lattice tower near Oskaloosa, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1020790 is a 77 m (254 ft) lattice tower near Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 16, 2024. It is registered to MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, which holds 40 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1020790 |
| Unique system identifier | 122840 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Aug 29, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ACE-5972-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Urbandale, IA · FRN 0002572543
Holds 40 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2141 230TH STREET
- City
- Oskaloosa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52577
- County
- Mahaska County
- County FIPS
- 19123
- Coordinates
- 41.32206, -92.65228
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1020790 compared with others?
At 77 m, structure 1020790 is roughly in line with the 75 m average across the 35 structures registered in Mahaska County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,131 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 77 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 252 m, which puts the top of the structure 330 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1020790, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Oskaloosa in Mahaska County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.32206, -92.65228, with the site address filed as "2141 230TH STREET". Mahaska County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 49th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 29 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 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 1020790 on Aug 29, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,266 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1020790?
The FCC record lists MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY of Urbandale, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002572543. Across the registry it holds 40 structure registrations, the 411th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 37 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (20 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ACE-5972-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1020790?
Its registered overall height above ground is 77 m (254 ft), and 330 m (1,082 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1020790?
The registered owner is MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, which holds 40 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1020790?
It is located near Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa at 2141 230TH STREET (41.32206, -92.65228). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 16, 2024.
What type of structure is 1020790?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mahaska County, IA?
Mahaska County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 49th-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 1020790, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/oskaloosa-1020790 (data as of October 20, 2026).