Tower 1018177 — Ottumwa, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1018177 — tower (type not specified) near Ottumwa, 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 1018177 is a 132 m (433 ft) tower near Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 28, 1986. It is registered to OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1018177 |
| Unique system identifier | 120606 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 28, 1986 |
| Registration issued | Jul 16, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 85-ACE-484-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 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
OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM INC
Ottumwa, IA
Location
- Address
- 1 MI S ON ON HWY 63 1000' E OF MC INTIARE CEMT
- City
- Ottumwa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52501
- County
- Wapello County
- County FIPS
- 19179
- Coordinates
- 40.96389, -92.39750
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Unspecified structure · Dismantled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1018177 compared with others?
At 132 m, structure 1018177 is about 55% above the 85 m average across the 40 structures registered in Wapello County. It is about 68% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 73% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 132 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 223 m, which puts the top of the structure 355 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1018177, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ottumwa in Wapello County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.96389, -92.39750, with the site address filed as "1 MI S ON ON HWY 63 1000' E OF MC INTIARE CEMT". 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 · 1205443, a tower at 152 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 1018177 on Jul 16, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1018177?
The FCC record lists OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM INC of Ottumwa, IA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 85-ACE-484-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 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1018177?
Its registered overall height above ground is 132 m (433 ft), and 355 m (1,163 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1018177?
The registered owner is OTTUMWA AREA TRANSLATOR SYSTEM INC.
Where is antenna structure 1018177?
It is located near Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa at 1 MI S ON ON HWY 63 1000' E OF MC INTIARE CEMT (40.96389, -92.39750). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 28, 1986.
What type of structure is 1018177?
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. 75,247 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 1018177, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/ottumwa-1018177 (data as of October 13, 2026).