Lattice tower 1280790 — Ottumwa, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280790 — lattice tower near Ottumwa, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280790 is a 49 m (160 ft) lattice tower near Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 18, 2011. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280790 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680218 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 11, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ACE-7280-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1300 South Street
- City
- Ottumwa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52501
- County
- Wapello County
- County FIPS
- 19179
- Coordinates
- 40.99161, -92.40461
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 1280790 compared with others?
At 49 m, structure 1280790 is about 43% below the 85 m average across the 40 structures registered in Wapello County. It is about 38% 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 about 33% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 49 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 195 m, which puts the top of the structure 244 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280790, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ottumwa in Wapello County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.99161, -92.40461, with the site address filed as "1300 South Street". 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 · 1062475, a structure at 152 m (dismantled).
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 1280790 on Sep 11, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1280790?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 678 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ACE-7280-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1280790?
Its registered overall height above ground is 49 m (160 ft), and 244 m (799 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280790?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1280790?
It is located near Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa at 1300 South Street (40.99161, -92.40461). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 18, 2011.
What type of structure is 1280790?
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 1280790, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/ottumwa-1280790 (data as of October 13, 2026).