Lattice tower 1291998 — Oskaloosa, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291998 — lattice tower near Oskaloosa, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291998 is a 69 m (225 ft) lattice tower near Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 24, 2014. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1291998 |
| Unique system identifier | 2691515 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Sep 11, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ACE-2909-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1430 245th Street (Oskaloosa IA #282498)
- City
- Oskaloosa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52577
- County
- Mahaska County
- County FIPS
- 19123
- Coordinates
- 41.30156, -92.78772
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1291998 compared with others?
At 69 m, structure 1291998 is roughly in line with the 75 m average across the 35 structures registered in Mahaska County. It is about 13% below 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 66 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 69 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 252 m, which puts the top of the structure 321 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1291998, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Oskaloosa in Mahaska County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.30156, -92.78772, with the site address filed as "1430 245th Street (Oskaloosa IA #282498)". 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 1291998 on Sep 11, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,266 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1291998?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ACE-2909-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 1291998?
Its registered overall height above ground is 69 m (225 ft), and 321 m (1,052 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1291998?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1291998?
It is located near Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa at 1430 245th Street (Oskaloosa IA #282498) (41.30156, -92.78772). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 24, 2014.
What type of structure is 1291998?
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 1291998, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/oskaloosa-1291998 (data as of October 20, 2026).