Tower 1205972 — Pocahantas, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1205972 — tower (type not specified) near Pocahantas, 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 1205972 is a 30 m (98 ft) tower near Pocahantas, Pocahontas County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 24, 1996. It is registered to IOWA, STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, which holds 68 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1205972 |
| Unique system identifier | 2602840 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 24, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Nov 10, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ACE-0309-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
IOWA, STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Ames, IA · FRN 0002567733
Holds 68 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 405 NW 7TH Street
- City
- Pocahantas
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50574
- County
- Pocahontas County
- County FIPS
- 19151
- Coordinates
- 42.73803, -94.67914
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1205972 compared with others?
At 30 m, structure 1205972 is about 37% of the 82 m average across the 22 structures registered in Pocahontas County. It is about 38% of 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 39% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 24 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 30 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 377 m, which puts the top of the structure 407 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1205972, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pocahantas in Pocahontas County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.73803, -94.67914, with the site address filed as "405 NW 7TH Street". Pocahontas County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 83rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 19 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 Bradgate, IA · 1253947, a guyed tower at 366 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 1205972 on Nov 10, 1999. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1205972?
The FCC record lists IOWA, STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION of Ames, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002567733. Across the registry it holds 68 structure registrations, the 279th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 68 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (61 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ACE-0309-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 1205972?
Its registered overall height above ground is 30 m (98 ft), and 407 m (1,335 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1205972?
The registered owner is IOWA, STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, which holds 68 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1205972?
It is located near Pocahantas, Pocahontas County, Iowa at 405 NW 7TH Street (42.73803, -94.67914). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 24, 1996.
What type of structure is 1205972?
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 Pocahontas County, IA?
Pocahontas County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 83rd-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 1205972, Pocahantas, Pocahontas County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/pocahantas-1205972 (data as of October 13, 2026).