Lattice tower 1016271 — Ottumwa, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016271 — lattice tower near Ottumwa, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016271 is a 66 m (215 ft) lattice tower near Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 8, 1991. It is registered to Qwest Corporation, which holds 148 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016271 |
| Unique system identifier | 119079 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 8, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Sep 25, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ACE-2748-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| 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
Monroe, LA · FRN 0026122473
Holds 148 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 505 N 5TH ST
- City
- Ottumwa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52501
- County
- Wapello County
- County FIPS
- 19179
- Coordinates
- 41.02511, -92.41422
Within ~40 km
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
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How tall is structure 1016271 compared with others?
At 66 m, structure 1016271 is about 23% below the 85 m average across the 40 structures registered in Wapello County. It is about 16% below 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 64 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 66 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 242 m, which puts the top of the structure 308 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016271, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ottumwa in Wapello County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.02511, -92.41422, with the site address filed as "505 N 5TH ST". Wapello County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 40th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 33 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 Ottumwa, IA · 1026021, a tower at 152 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 1016271 on Sep 25, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016271?
The FCC record lists Qwest Corporation of Monroe, LA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026122473. Across the registry it holds 148 structure registrations, the 142nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 13 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (43 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ACE-2748-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016271?
Its registered overall height above ground is 66 m (215 ft), and 308 m (1,009 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016271?
The registered owner is Qwest Corporation, which holds 148 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016271?
It is located near Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa at 505 N 5TH ST (41.02511, -92.41422). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 8, 1991.
What type of structure is 1016271?
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 Wapello County, IA?
Wapello County has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 40th-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 1016271, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/ottumwa-1016271 (data as of October 13, 2026).