Tower 1278463 — Oskaloosa, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278463 — tower (type not specified) near Oskaloosa, 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 1278463 is a 61 m (201 ft) tower near Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 16, 2001. It is registered to Mahaska Communication Group LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278463 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677891 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 16, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Apr 19, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ACE-531-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 11, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Mahaska Communication Group LLC
Oskaloosa, IA · FRN 0017122383
Location
- Address
- 601 1st Ave West
- City
- Oskaloosa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52577
- County
- Mahaska County
- County FIPS
- 19123
- Coordinates
- 41.29503, -92.65183
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278463 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1278463 is about 18% below the 75 m average across the 35 structures registered in Mahaska County. It is about 22% below 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 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 256 m, which puts the top of the structure 317 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278463, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Oskaloosa in Mahaska County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.29503, -92.65183, with the site address filed as "601 1st Ave West". 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 1278463 on Apr 19, 2011. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,266 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1278463?
The FCC record lists Mahaska Communication Group LLC of Oskaloosa, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017122383.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ACE-531-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1278463?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (201 ft), and 317 m (1,041 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278463?
The registered owner is Mahaska Communication Group LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1278463?
It is located near Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa at 601 1st Ave West (41.29503, -92.65183). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 16, 2001.
What type of structure is 1278463?
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 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 1278463, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/oskaloosa-1278463 (data as of October 20, 2026).