Tower 1017960 — Pella, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017960 — tower (type not specified) near Pella, 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 1017960 is a 143 m (470 ft) tower near Pella, Marion County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 22, 1982. It is registered to MCC Iowa LLC, which holds 40 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017960 |
| Unique system identifier | 120423 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 22, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Jul 24, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 82-ACE-974-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1F |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
Middletown, NY · FRN 0005184262
Holds 40 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 MI E HWY 163
- City
- Pella
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50219
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 19125
- Coordinates
- 41.38889, -92.87528
Within ~40 km
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
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Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1017960 compared with others?
At 143 m, structure 1017960 is about twice the 68 m average across the 45 structures registered in Marion County. It is about 83% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 88% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 143 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 266 m, which puts the top of the structure 409 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017960, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pella in Marion County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.38889, -92.87528, with the site address filed as "1 MI E HWY 163". Marion County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 37 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 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 1017960 on Jul 24, 2001. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017960?
The FCC record lists MCC Iowa LLC of Middletown, NY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005184262. Across the registry it holds 40 structure registrations, the 413th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 37 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (22 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 82-ACE-974-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1F, 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 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017960?
Its registered overall height above ground is 143 m (470 ft), and 409 m (1,343 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017960?
The registered owner is MCC Iowa LLC, which holds 40 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017960?
It is located near Pella, Marion County, Iowa at 1 MI E HWY 163 (41.38889, -92.87528). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 22, 1982.
What type of structure is 1017960?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Marion County, IA?
Marion County has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them constructed — the 27th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1017960, Pella, Marion County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/pella-1017960 (data as of October 6, 2026).