Lattice tower 1329685 — Pilot Mound, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1329685 — lattice tower near Pilot Mound, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1329685 is a 72 m (237 ft) lattice tower near Pilot Mound, Boone County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 3, 2025. It is registered to Boone County Sheriff's Department, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1329685 |
| Unique system identifier | 2730194 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Registration issued | Sep 10, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ACE-4681-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Boone County Sheriff's Department
Boone, IA · FRN 0002567303
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 160TH ST
- City
- Pilot Mound
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50223
- County
- Boone County
- County FIPS
- 19015
- Coordinates
- 42.12244, -94.01300
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1329685 compared with others?
At 72 m, structure 1329685 is roughly in line with the 79 m average across the 48 structures registered in Boone 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 72 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 338 m, which puts the top of the structure 410 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1329685, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pilot Mound in Boone County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.12244, -94.01300, with the site address filed as "160TH ST". Boone County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 23rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 38 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 Alleman, IA · 1016799, a tower at 610 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 1329685 on Sep 10, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1329685?
The FCC record lists Boone County Sheriff's Department of Boone, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002567303. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ACE-4681-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1329685?
Its registered overall height above ground is 72 m (237 ft), and 410 m (1,346 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1329685?
The registered owner is Boone County Sheriff's Department, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1329685?
It is located near Pilot Mound, Boone County, Iowa at 160TH ST (42.12244, -94.01300). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 3, 2025.
What type of structure is 1329685?
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 Boone County, IA?
Boone County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them constructed — the 23rd-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1329685, weekly bulk file.
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 1329685, Pilot Mound, Boone County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/pilot-mound-1329685 (data as of October 13, 2026).