Lattice tower 1286927 — Ottumwa, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286927 — lattice tower near Ottumwa, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286927 is a 81 m (267 ft) lattice tower near Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 3, 2013. It is registered to WAPELLO, COUNTY OF.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286927 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686355 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 3, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Mar 21, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ACE-538-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
WAPELLO, COUNTY OF
Ottumwa, IA · FRN 0002562890
Location
- Address
- 524 OTTUMWA STREET
- City
- Ottumwa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52501
- County
- Wapello County
- County FIPS
- 19179
- Coordinates
- 41.02436, -92.41519
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286927 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1286927 is roughly in line with the 85 m average across the 40 structures registered in Wapello County. It is roughly in line with 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 12% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 239 m, which puts the top of the structure 320 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286927, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ottumwa in Wapello County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.02436, -92.41519, with the site address filed as "524 OTTUMWA 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 · 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 1286927 on Mar 21, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1286927?
The FCC record lists WAPELLO, COUNTY OF of Ottumwa, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002562890.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ACE-538-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 1286927?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (267 ft), and 320 m (1,051 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286927?
The registered owner is WAPELLO, COUNTY OF.
Where is antenna structure 1286927?
It is located near Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa at 524 OTTUMWA STREET (41.02436, -92.41519). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 3, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286927?
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 1286927, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/ottumwa-1286927 (data as of October 13, 2026).