Tower 1236830 — Pella, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1236830 — 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 1236830 is a 143 m (470 ft) tower near Pella, Marion County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 13, 2004. It is registered to Xcell Towers III, LLC, which holds 12 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1236830 |
| Unique system identifier | 2635023 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 13, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Jan 19, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2002-ACE-1683-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 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
Adairsville, GA · FRN 0032493710
Holds 12 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 MILE EAST OF PELLA ON HWY #163
- City
- Pella
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50219
- County
- Marion County
- County FIPS
- 19125
- Coordinates
- 41.39083, -92.87811
Within ~40 km
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1236830 compared with others?
At 143 m, structure 1236830 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 75,247 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 262 m, which puts the top of the structure 405 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1236830, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pella in Marion County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.39083, -92.87811, with the site address filed as "1 MILE EAST OF PELLA ON 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 1236830 on Jan 19, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1236830?
The FCC record lists Xcell Towers III, LLC of Adairsville, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0032493710. Across the registry it holds 12 structure registrations, including 7 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2002-ACE-1683-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, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1236830?
Its registered overall height above ground is 143 m (470 ft), and 405 m (1,330 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1236830?
The registered owner is Xcell Towers III, LLC, which holds 12 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1236830?
It is located near Pella, Marion County, Iowa at 1 MILE EAST OF PELLA ON HWY #163 (41.39083, -92.87811). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 13, 2004.
What type of structure is 1236830?
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 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1236830, Pella, Marion County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/pella-1236830 (data as of October 13, 2026).